Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from decades-old advice that once made perfect sense for older vehicles with ...

Even though car engines have come a long way, many people still insist on warming their vehicles before driving in cold weather. But is it necessary? Here's what the experts have to say.

With cold temperatures bringing ice and snow across the U.S., your first instinct before driving anywhere may be to let your car warm up. But that might not be a great idea, according to experts at ...

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...

"If your car won’t start in cold conditions, by far the most likely cause is the battery. A vast number of RAC Patrol winter ...

These are the best car batteries for cold weather, based on Consumer Reports' extensive tests. Plus, expert advice on car ...