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 ...

What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

Electric car warranties are similar to bumper-to-bumper coverage on gas-powered cars, plus an additional warranty for the battery. Hybrid and EV battery warranties last at least eight years or 100,000 ...

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.

High-voltage batteries are expensive to replace. Here's what to know if you're wondering how long yours will last.

Battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, are increasingly all over the place. Heck, the bestselling car in the world (the Tesla Model Y) is electric, and in certain parts of the world, you can't stroll ...

Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...

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 ...