Car batteries tend to die at the most inconvenient moments, so periodic testing is the best way to avoid these troubles. Knowing what causes repeated battery failures can help you stay ahead of the ...

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Every car battery is some amount of time away from failing, so the only thing for anyone with a car, motorcycle, truck, RV, ATV, boat, or other 12V battery-dependent vehicle can do is to make their ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

If your car battery is three or four years old, the first serious cold snap could be the morning it quits. Here’s how to spot the warning signs. Cold weather exposes weak car batteries, increasing ...

Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.

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 ...

Consumer Reports tested over 100 batteries to find the ones that do best in cold weather and other metrics. It chose winners ...

Drivers who want a car battery that truly lasts look closely at what Consumer Reports finds in its long-term testing. I focus here on five specific models that stand out for lifespan, reliability, and ...

Save yourself time, worry and money by utilizing the following techniques to squeeze the most range from your EV.

Another of China’s “Big Four” automakers began testing solid-state EV batteries in vehicles this week, promising over 620 miles (1,000 km) of ...