The intense heat hitting most of the nation is already invoking warnings about power outages and health impacts. But there is also another danger posed to drivers, as record temperatures lead to a ...

Your car battery has to work harder in frigid Ohio temperatures. Here's why it happens, how to avoid battery issues, and how ...

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 ...

A hybrid vehicle caught fire inside an auto repair facility in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood late Wednesday, leading to the car’s battery exploding. Firefighters were called to the building ...

Even if you're driving a gas guzzling SUV, electricity remains crucial to driving a car. Thanks to modern-day electric batteries, drivers no longer have to turn an engine over by hand. It now all ...

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 ...

A deep freeze that gripped Ohio brought dangerously cold temperatures and led to school closures throughout the state. It didn't do any favors for your car battery, either. Cold weather might reduce ...