Let’s be honest — who hasn’t pre-started their car to let it warm up before traveling in cold conditions? Amid Winter Storm Fern and its lingering subfreezing temperatures, Texans have been hit hard ...

Don’t even think about puffing your vehicle, depending on where you live. Puffing cars is illegal in about 31 states and could result in a fine from police officers. Even in areas that experience ...

ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - With a snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures on the way, drivers may be tempted to warm up their vehicles, but Ohio law prohibits leaving cars running unattended. In Ohio, leaving ...

Puffing refers to the act of leaving a vehicle running, unlocked and unattended while it warms up, especially on cold mornings. The term comes from the visible puffs of the exhaust that appear as the ...

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 ...

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 ...