Without a working car battery, you're unlikely to get very far. It's worth knowing the lifespan of a typical battery so you're not caught dead on the roadside.

With so many different brands of vehicle batteries available these days, it can be tough to decide what to buy. Our brand ranking is here to help.

To help our members make a smart decision about replacing their car battery, Consumer Reports tests more than 100 individual car batteries in our lab every year. And not just once—in fact, we test ...

A few bad charging habits can do more harm to your EV than you might think, even if the car and the charger both have ...

Looking at purchasing a used hybrid? Make sure to check this key ...

Buying a used Toyota Prius can be a smart investment for anyone who wishes to save on fuel costs while reducing their environmental footprint. Hybrids have now become a common sight on the road, and ...

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.

You won’t always need a car battery jump starter, but it’s much better to buy one now than to miss it when you need it. You don’t have to spend a lot of cash on one too, because there are offers like ...

The seasons are changing, and in the Northeast, we’re putting away classic cars, mowers, and other warm-weather powersports toys. That means a lot of batteries will be going on tenders. And what do ...

Should I buy a used electric car? The market for new electric vehicles has softened in the past year and likely will remain weak for a while as EV makers and their customers adjust to the dramatic ...