While car batteries die more quickly in hot weather, keeping on top of things during the winter is still essential. Here's why: Cold temperatures reduce a battery's cranking power. A battery that's ...

For the test, Consumer Reports used a freezer to cool the car batteries to 0° F. They then rated them based on how long they can provide enough amperage to start a car in the cold. This way, ...

For years you have been told that an electric car’s battery is a ticking time bomb of depreciation, destined to fade fast ...

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 ...

Your car's battery is an essential component that many drivers simply don't think about much, but some simple steps 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 ...

When it comes to battery longevity, it appears that brand matters. A recent study published by Germany’s ADAC revealed tangible, real-world differences in how the high-voltage batteries in PHEVs age ...

Car batteries typically last between 3 to 5 years, with 3-4 years being the average for standard lead-acid batteries. Wh ...