You can take steps to make sure your car doesn’t catch fire in the first place: Have your car serviced regularly by a professional mechanic, says John Ibbotson, chief mechanic for CR.

It's important to choose an extinguisher that effectively combats common car-fire hazards. The security and fire safety platform IFSEC Global recommends the multi-purpose ABC extinguisher, which ...

In the event of a car fire, pull over, turn off the engine and move yourself at least 100 feet away from the burning vehicle, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Don't try to fight the fire. 6.

Investigators say a faulty homemade lithium-ion battery bank caused a fire that damaged a vehicle and garage in Hollis.

Fire and health experts say car safety begins with properly installed car seats as well. Vassy says seats should be properly installed in the backseat as per manufacturing instructions based on ...