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.

Automotive technology has advanced at ludicrous speed, yet modern automobiles still use battery technology that originated in the early 1900s. We should clarify we’re not referring to the battery ...

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. Winter is almost here, and ...

If the car battery terminals are reverse connected during a jump start, vehicle upkeep, or repair, components in the associated automotive electronics modules may be damaged if they cannot handle the ...

While EV battery failure and degradation are real problems, they're a lot less common than you might think. Chances are you've owned a battery-powered device at some point in your life that's let you ...

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 ...

Learn how to make your car battery last longer with this expert advice from CR. These simple steps will catch any battery ...

Car batteries typically last 3-5 years and are crucial for powering vehicle systems. Extreme heat can shorten battery life, and Michigan summers pose a risk. While car batteries are more likely die in ...

Batteries with "single-crystal electrodes" could power electric vehicles (EVs) for millions of miles — meaning their batteries would outlast other parts of the cars, new research shows. A lithium-ion ...