Cold weather exposes every weakness in an engine, but one habit stands out as the quickest way to finish it off. Mechanics ...

Experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road in frigid temperatures.

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled ...

GM Authority is taking a closer look at how an engine block heater works, while outlining how it can improve cold-weather ...

Dealing with cold starts and wondering how long you should let your car idle to warm up has been a much-debated topic in motoring circles for ages. The basic premise is that when you first start your ...

Q: When I start my Honda CR-V anytime the engine is cold, I get this horrible noise, same as what you’d get if you would turn the ignition key after the car was already started. This started occurring ...

Why are cars sometimes harder to start when the weather is cold? Why does using the choke help? My car doesn’t seem to have one. --Bernard. Mechanical things are profoundly unamused by the cold. As a ...

Q I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen references to a ...

Cold weather's impact on gas mileage is significant, causing vehicles to use more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag, ...