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

We do a lot of things before heading outdoors on a cold winter morning — grabbing a cup of coffee, layering properly, and if you're commuting by car, you may let the engine idle for a few minutes to ...

On the coldest mornings, the old advice still echoes on driveways and in parking lots: start the car, let it idle, and only ...

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...

Starting your EV while it's charging can "preserve power and battery range" according to AAA. If you have a home charger and it's winter, taking a few minutes to warm up your vehicle as it's connected ...

The practice of "puffing" a vehicle in cold weather might seem harmless, but there could be consequences.

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...