The familiar but haunting "scratching" sound when turning the ignition or pressing the start button but the car does not ...

We asked our readers last week what the nagging issues with their cars were. The problems aren't enough to make a car ...

If your car isn't starting, don't rush off to the mechanic immediately - there are plenty of fixes you can try first, especially if it's still turning over.

The battery indicator in your dashboard, much like the check engine light, is vague. It may be nothing serious, or it could ...

Diesel engines can technically run backwards, though there's very little (if any) practical applications for this, especially ...

First, let’s talk about why car batteries die. There are actually several reasons. Sometimes, after we park and turn off the engine, we forget to turn off the headlights or the radio, and these ...

If you were in the car scene before social media took over—say, the early to mid-2000s—you know what it used to feel like. It ...

I was at the auto parts store as well as Walmart looking at oil filters and saw a dizzying array of brands and prices.” ...

Subaru's recent patent filing reveals plans to use a turbine engine in extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).

The aptly named Boxer engine became more refined as Volkswagen turned out later Beetle generations. It grew to 1.6 liters ...

The Hyundai Sonata has long carried a reputation for practicality, but one sudden engine seizure shows how fast confidence in ...