Electric cars are often purchased because of their environmental benefits, but if millions of old batteries from these cars aren’t managed well, those benefits could be offset. Here are four ...

“Circular manufacturing” has the promise to reduce waste by reusing parts to make new cars. There are glimmers of hope, but they are currently outweighed by challenges. By Roy Furchgott This article ...

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming the go-to for many car buyers. Gas prices and environmental concerns are strong motivators for people to give up gas and go electric, but the segment is so new ...

Auto parts aren’t only for the vehicles they were initially designed for. They can be so much more. Just ask owners of VW-sourced Bentleys, or any automaker that has multiple brands at various price ...

If you decide to donate your car to charity, the process is swift. Often, the next day a tow truck shows up and takes it away, leaving you with a tax deduction. Unless the car is still fully ...

Every day, millions of lithium-ion batteries roll off the line at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. These cells, produced on site by Panasonic, are destined to be bundled together by the ...

Car batteries unfortunately do not last forever. The expected lifespan of a new car battery is three to five years, and when your car battery inevitably dies, you can't simply throw it away since it's ...

A salvage car is one that an insurance company deems a total loss, usually due to an accident. Generally, a car is "totaled" when the repair or restoration costs exceed 75% of the vehicle's actual ...

The Ford Fiesta is among the vehicles most likely to carry a salvage title, which can be a good or bad thing depending on ...