A car's rubber tires acting as insulation against lightning strikes is a common, but misleading, myth. There is a little bit of truth to the concept, though, because hard-topped vehicles can offer ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

It starts with a flash that slices through the sky. Moments later, thunder follows with a deafening rumble. You are told to stay indoors, unplug your phone, or avoid touching anything metallic. Some ...