You probably think you’re being kind to your engine on icy mornings, either by hopping in and driving gently right away or by letting it sit and idle while you scrape the windshield. Mechanics say one ...

Cold weather exposes every weakness in an engine, but one habit stands out as the quickest way to finish it off. Mechanics increasingly warn that the real damage is done in the first minutes after a ...

There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have.

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people 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 up the ...

Platform data mirrors national crisis: frozen pipes, heating failures and dead car batteries dominate as winter storm ...

Hybrids and EVs are known for their strong low-end torque, which gives them impressive traction. However, the same feature can make them more difficult to handle on icy or slushy roads. Engaging your ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people 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 up the ...