Among those considering the purchase of a new or used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or just curious about EVs, charging can still be the EV dealbreaker. Unless you don’t have a way to ...

Your car's 12-volt battery is one of its most vital components. It's responsible for sending electricity to the starter motor, which, in turn, sends power to the ignition system and cranks the engine.

You see them everywhere you go, but it’s still good to know the subtle nuances around what a BEV is and isn’t. Battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, are increasingly all over the place. Heck, the ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

When on the road, it can be scary when something goes wrong with your car — from electrical to mechanical issues to running out of gas. However, the car's battery dying while in the middle of a ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.

There's no greater disappointment then getting ready for a night on the town, or packing up your car for a nice trip, and your car battery is dead. Next comes the question: is my car battery at the ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

If you've been driving long enough, this scenario might sound familiar: You get into your car, turn on the ignition, and then... nothing. Your battery is dead, and you're probably going to be late.

A dead battery of any kind is a nuisance to your day. But there’s nothing worse than your car battery leaving you stranded and in need of assistance. Thankfully, there’s an easy fix with this car ...

Are you planning to let your car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, ATV, or boat sit unused for an extended period of time? If you don’t make any effort to keep its battery charged, don’t be surprised if it ...