You might have noticed that some gas stations occasionally offer specials on unleaded 88 octane gas—also known as E15—which contains 15 percent ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol that’s derived from corn.

General Motors is pushing it. So are Daimler-Chrysler and Ford. And now, Wal-Mart may be about to jump on the E85 ethanol bandwagon as well. E85 ethanol, a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent ...

Ethanol fuel, often lauded for its environmental benefits, has become a common additive in gasoline. However, its impact on older engines and systems is a topic of concern for many vehicle owners.

Bill Taylor of Hampton Hills was cruising down the lake with 10 family members aboard his boat when it happened. "The engine had been running fine. All of a sudden, it sputtered to a stop and refused ...

Nearly anyone with a lawnmower knows how frustrating it is to pull that starter cord only for the engine to fail to start. While this problem might be a result of blocked air filters, issues with the ...

Gypsy the dog gives her approval to owner Dean Walker of Gaston County of a July cruise on Charlotte’s Mountain Island Lake in Walker’s four-month-old bass boat. Jack Horan Does your boat motor have a ...

Ethanol fuel, often touted as a more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline, has become an increasingly common element in automotive fuels. While its environmental benefits are widely ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Two decades ago, when the world was wising up to the threat of climate change, the Bush administration touted ...

Dear Car Fix: I have a 2003 Chevy Venture, 6-cylinder with 110,000 miles. I have had my electrical system checked. It is fine. However, every time I stop at a stoplight, the low fuel light comes on ...