Back in the day, you had to hand-crank your engine to start it. Thankfully, Charles Kettering and Cadillac gave us the electric starter motor in 1912, and we’ve started our engines from the comfort of ...

Starter motors sit at the center of every modern ignition, yet most drivers only notice them when the key twist leads to silence. I want to unpack what that small electric motor actually does, how it ...

BMW is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles in the United States due to concerns over a starter motor that can overheat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday. The recall is ...

BMW is recalling 105,558 crossovers and sedans in the U.S. and will issue a software update to fix concerns related to a starter motor that can overheat, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

German automaker BMW (OTC:BMWYY) is recalling 105,588 vehicles in the U.S. citing risks of fire owing to an overheating starter motor. What Happened: The recall population includes several 2019-2021 ...

There are few things more panic-inducing than turning your key or pushing your start button and hearing something that doesn't sound quite right. It could be clicking, grinding, or worst of all, ...

If you really think about it, starting our cars as easily as we do every day is something of a modern miracle. We jump into our vehicles, turn a key (or even just push a button on many occasions), and ...

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles because their starter motors may overheat, risking a fire. The recall involves a number of sedans, coupes, and SUVs that were part of a previous recall for ...

A jump start uses a working battery to supply enough current for the starter motor, then lets the alternator recharge th ...

If you're just getting into overlanding and are looking for the best starter overland vehicles to build, you want a vehicle that is rugged and capable, has enough room for your overlanding gear and ...

Portable car battery jump starters can be essential in case of a battery emergency. If your car refuses to start from a weak or dead battery, these compact devices can jump-start your car wherever you ...