The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

Early model years of the Chevy Silverado EV, Chevy Blazer EV, and BrightDrop electric commercial vans need a battery energy ...

Ford promised that its ambitious PowerShift transmission would be a big step forward, but thousands of drivers disagreed.

Automotive body control modules (BCMs) are present in all modern vehicles to handle comfort, security, and lighting functions (Fig. 1). They have quickly transformed over the last few years, driven by ...

Zonal architectures are changing how EVs are made. But GM's approach will change gas cars, too, with fewer parts and less ...

FCA US LLC is recalling over 1.2 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the United States market. As it happens, a software issue affecting the anti-lock brake system may disable the electronic stability ...

You glance down at your phone while rolling in slow-moving traffic. Against your better judgment, you proceed to read your latest email, oblivious to the fact that ...

Intermittent problems with electronic modules or circuit boards are often the result of a cold-solder joint. Cold-solder joints are quite common in remote-keyless-entry fobs, electronic ...

Red or amber yellow warning lights illuminating a car’s instrument panel could mean trouble. The signals could mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Keith Huettl, a professor in the automotive program ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...