Vehicle lighting systems are crucial for safety, visibility, and legal compliance on the road. Like many auto parts, headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are subject to wear and ...

Memories of columns past came to mind as I read Consumer Reports' latest CFL-versus-LED light bulb study, available in complete form in its October issue. I asked for feedback a couple of years ago on ...

Trickle-down tech is just about how everything works these days. First the high-end rides get it, and over time it migrates to even the cheaper cars. Remember ABS? It started in the exotics, and now ...

There's a handy trick for reading station signs that otherwise fly past in a blur as you travel in a high-speed train. Look at one side of the window and then immediately at the other side of the ...

A top reason that indoor Christmas tree lights malfunction is an overloaded electrical circuit. Discard damaged bulbs promptly and replace them in order to extend the life of Christmas lights. Give ...

If your car came from the factory with halogen or HID bulbs, you’re going to need to replace them or upgrade them down the line. Both of these bulb types lose light output over time; thus, even if ...

LED bulbs convert more energy into light instead of heat compared to older light bulbs. This is what makes them more efficient and it’s why they use less electricity. Switching to all LED bulbs can ...