During cold-start, a car engine emits far more particulate matter and other pollutants than during warm conditions. This is because a cold catalytic converter is much less efficient at low exhaust gas ...

Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from ...

With temperatures plummeting to extreme cold across Wisconsin on Tuesday, drivers may be concerned about how often they should start their car to keep it running properly during winter. The AAA warns ...

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 ...

Question:My 2000 Chevy Blazer has the 4.3-liter V-6, and it won't start when the temperature outside gets below 32 degrees F. What should I check first? Answer:If you mean the engine won't crank over, ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Fall is here and ...

One of the best things about owning a V8-powered muscle car is the usually intoxicating exhaust sound. The old Dodge Challenger had a particularly incredible roar on a cold start, and Dodge looks to ...

A poster car for many, the Audi R8 has been setting the rules in a segment for quite a while until the Germans decided to dismiss it. One of those iconic models has been sitting in the exact same ...