When a modern car suddenly loses power, refuses to shift properly, and crawls along at city speeds, it is usually not “dying” but protecting itself. Manufacturers program the engine and transmission ...

You might have heard of cars going into "limp mode," but what exactly is it? And how do you get a car in limp mode functioning normally again?

Modern cars are filled to the brim with technology to keep you safe, ensure the car can keep moving, and - in the event of a mechanical issue - protect itself from potential damage. But what if ...

When your Cummins goes into limp mode (aka low-power mode or safe mode), it's the truck's way of telling you something's wrong, while still letting you crawl to safety. It restricts speed and power to ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...