If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first ...

Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, ...

During cold weather, your vehicle may require twice the amount of current than normal to get the engine to start.

Cold weather exposes weak batteries fast. Here’s how to spot the warning signs—and replace it before winter leaves you stuck.

There's no escaping that recalls are part of automobile ownership today — almost 30 million vehicles were affected in 2024. And 2025 has continued the trend, with a particularly bad year for Ford. So ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has unveiled an advanced female crash test dummy that manufacturers can soon start producing for carmakers to test in their vehicles. The female crash test dummy, ...

Your car’s O2 sensor can be cleaned if you’re in a pinch, but cleaning won’t make an old sensor reliable again. Most failing sensors must be replaced.

Here’s how to prevent a lock freeze-up: BEFORE the winter cold arrives, apply a silicone-based lubricant or graphite to locks ...

Automotive crash test dummies are born in Ohio, brought to "life" near Detroit, and then sent around the world to make cars ...

The staff at CR’s 327-acre Auto Test Center studies the automotive market, identifying the new models and trim levels that are most relevant to car buyers in the U.S. We then spend more than $2.2 ...

If you’ve ever financed the purchase of anything—whether it was a car or a refrigerator—you know your credit score is key to getting a favorable interest rate. The best car deals are reserved for ...

GM owners who have swapped their standard tailgate for a new Multi-Flex / MultiPro unit may run into a common issue. Now, ...