Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.

Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth leaving on or is it just nuisance?

Push-button start is standard on most modern cars, trucks and SUVs today. How does it work and is it better than ignition keys?

If you've watched a car movie like the "Fast and the Furious" franchise in recent years, you might've noticed them pressing a button and the car suddenly getting a massive boost in engine power. When ...

Although internal combustion engines rely on burning fuel and air to run, they do need some help starting up in the first place. In the old days, that could mean standing outside your car and getting ...

A dead car battery can ruin your day, but jump starting your car is one of the simplest fixes you can do yourself. Whether you left your lights on overnight or your battery finally gave up after years ...