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 ...

Many of us are familiar with the anxiety that accompanies the dreaded clicking sound when we turn the key and the car doesn’t start. It means we’re not going anywhere without facing a bit of a hassle.

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 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 ...

Hyundai Motor America is recalling more than 135,000 vehicles that could short circuit during a crash, U.S. auto regulators warned. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor in certain model ...