Your car needs electricity. You don't have mice striking flint in your engine's combustion chambers, nor do you have kerosene lamps for headlights. You might be able to hire a string quartet to ...

An alternator is a generator that produces the electricity stored in a vehicle’s 12-volt battery and powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, ...

Classic VW Beetles are beloved for their simple, air-cooled flat-four engines, but getting them to run their best takes proper tuning and smart upgrades. From setting valves and timing before touching ...

Have you ever wondered about the electricity that courses through your car? Do you suspect that there's a captive bolt of lightning held in a magic jar? Of course you don't. You're not a Neanderthal.

Your alternator is more than a battery charger—it’s the lifeline for your car’s electronics. Knowing when and how to replace it, and related parts like the serpentine belt, can save you from sudden ...