Glove box lights can drain your car battery overnight when door switches malfunction, causing expensive dead battery ...

Most drivers expect their car to start without hesitation, but the battery behind that reliability does not last forever. On average, a standard car battery lasts about three to five years, while ...

Our first drive of the 2026 Rivian R2 explores pricing, cost-cutting changes, performance, and how it compares to the R1.

New EVs come with long battery warranties, but used EV buyers picking one up years later don’t get that same safety net. And the thought that a car spent its early life tethered to a fast charger is a ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases, you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As temperatures drop, car batteries have a tougher time getting started. Cold weather thickens engine oil, making it harder for the engine to start. Additionally, the cold slows down ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets The UK’s rollout of electric car chargers slackened markedly in 2025 amid investor concerns over ...

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 ...