Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

Car batteries are a crucial component, yet they are often neglected by owners until the car fails to start. Therefore, proper ...

After several years of playing second fiddle to electric vehicles, hybrids are experiencing renewed interest thanks to lower upfront costs, reliability, and extended range — and more makes and models ...

A dead battery is hardly ever a pleasant surprise. Modern vehicles rely on electronics, sensors, and start-stop systems that place constant strain on the battery, making failures more frequent, ...

Make sure you know what your positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals are, as the jumper cables will have to attach to them. Jumper cables are red and black for a reason. The black wire ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Kramer covers golf and luxury technology. Someone recently showed me a portable, self-functioning car battery charger, while ...