No matter the means of propulsion they used over the decades, cars have always needed batteries to run. That's because aside from the powertrain that ensures forward motion, a lot of a car's other ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Electric cars have become quite popular lately. And with gas prices and inflation, it seems like a great way to help the environment and save money in the long term. But... what ...

My 2021 Subaru Crosstrek sits more than it is driven. It has been a cold winter, and the vehicle is due for an oil change.

Every battery needs a 12-volt car battery, even that newfangled electric car you're driving around. 12-volt car batteries continue to be the biggest part of the $100-billion auto battery market, and ...

Every driver will inevitably encounter car issues. From flat tires to squeaky brakes, anything can happen to your vehicle throughout its lifetime. That’s why it’s doubly important to be on top of your ...

If your car battery has died and you need to replace it, you'll want to make sure you have the right tools and safety equipment on hand first.

Replacing a car battery was one of the first things I learned to do on a car. I’ve probably replaced a dozen batteries under various conditions—in my garage, outside in the snow, in a store parking ...

The 2018 Nissan Leaf will likely be revealed within the next three months, but more than 100,000 older Leaf electric cars are still silently in use on U.S. roads. Some of them, especially the ...

Depending on how well the battery is functioning, the Toyota Camry Hybrid battery gives one of the top fuel economy ratings among its competitors. However, you would be unable to use your warranty to ...

Choosing the wrong replacement battery can turn a reliable daily driver into a car that struggles to start, especially in extreme temperatures. Consumer Reports has highlighted several car battery ...

Explore the lifecycle journey of a car battery—from manufacturing and daily use to maintenance, degradation, and recycling—while learning tips to extend its performance and lifespan.