(These days, it is best to leave the jump ... connecting anything to the battery. Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005.

We put five automobile battery chargers and maintainers to the test to see which ones will best keep your vehicle's battery ...

A vehicle’s performance starts with its power source, making battery care one of the ... You can confidently choose a charger or maintainer that best suits your vehicle and lifestyle by weighing ...

Is your phone, tablet, or laptop typically in the battery red zone before the day's end? These portable chargers and power ... have been forming opinions on consumer electronics since childhood.