What should you do if your car battery dies? Is it okay to jump the car and drive off, or is it better to use a battery ...

Increasingly, electrical doodads have replaced buttons and cables in cars. That's fine until your battery dies, leaving you no way to pop the hood to jump it.

You may have heard about a trick you can do to revive a dead battery in your car. It's not the best idea; here's why, and ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.

A frozen car battery can explode if you try to jump-start it. Look for a swollen case before connecting cables—and know how to thaw it safely first. Swollen or deformed battery cases signal freezing; ...

The high-voltage battery does a lot more than just help the hybrid be more efficient, and if it runs out, it can cause owners ...

Our writer tested nine jump starters and found two models that deliver the right combination of safety, guidance and performance for almost any driver on the road.