With a major winter storm sweeping across the U.S. this weekend, getting into a bitterly cold car might be the last thing drivers want to do.

Experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road in frigid temperatures.

With temperatures plummeting to extreme cold across Wisconsin on Tuesday, drivers may be concerned about how often they should start their car to keep it running properly during winter. The AAA warns ...

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area, with predicted wind chills of between -25 and -30 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning in some spots. For ...

Discover 5 best car batteries for cold weather, key specs, and tips to prevent winter no-starts, helping drivers choose long-lasting car batteries in cold climates.

A deep freeze that gripped Ohio brought dangerously cold temperatures and led to school closures throughout the state. It didn't do any favors for your car battery, either. Cold weather might reduce ...

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area, with predicted wind chills of between -25 and -30 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning in some spots. For ...

Your car might not start tomorrow morning, unless you have one of these. Find out which 5 batteries crushed the Consumer Reports cold weather torture tests.

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Fall is here and ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...

A typical battery requires 30 percent more power to start a vehicle when the temperature drops to 32 degrees, according to a AAA news release.