When it comes to consumer advice, there aren't many publications as renowned — or even as old — as Consumer Reports. This nonprofit has been giving consumers honest advice on what to buy for the ...

How well a battery withstands repeated charge-discharge cycles in high temperatures. A higher score means better reliability and voltage retention over time. How long a battery can power a car if the ...

For the past several decades, Home Depot has served as a legit one-stop shop for DIYers in need of budget-friendly must-haves to aid with virtually any project that might arise on the home front. Of ...

The Topdon BT200 Battery and Charging System Tester showed up at exactly the right time. I’ve gotten a couple of sporadic check engine lights from a low-voltage code with no noticeable difficulty ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

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.

Donut Lab unveiled a production-ready solid-state EV battery at CES 2026 that recharges fully in five minutes. The battery offers double Tesla’s energy density, a much longer lifespan, and operates in ...