The alternator is responsible for keeping your electronics going and your battery charged. If it fails, you can be left ...

One such interesting factoid got laid on me while I was at the press introduction of the new BMW F900 GS and CE 02, the ...

There are two common options, jump the battery from another vehicle, or pull out my battery charger—either of which takes ...

Depending on the vehicle, an alternator could be easy to replace or take several hours, depending on its location. As an ...

Shopping for early models from the 1950s can be an effective way to find more affordable examples that still look great.

Some people though prefer to dispense with batteries and generate their own power, and that’s what [Thomas D] has done by fitting his bike with an alternator. But this is no off the shelf unit ...

Honda has a strong reputation for reliability, but that doesn't mean its cars are bulletproof. Here are the 10 Honda models ...

Higher compression ratios, increased accessory electrical loads, and the move toward hybridization and emissions compliance ...

One simple (though not conclusive) test is this: When the truck fails to start, put it in Neutral instead of Park and try again. If it still doesn’t start, leave it in Neutral and turn the key to the ...

A group of car mad pals from Ashbourne who took part in a 15,000km rally from Dublin to Sierra Leone in a vintage fire truck ...

The motor in the CE 02 is a repurposed iteration of BMW’s alternator that resides in the brand’s 48V mild hybrid automobiles, ...