The TCS says it has been inundated with call-outs as freezing temperatures grip the country.
Patrol officers carried out more than two thousand interventions on Monday alone - double the usual number.
Most were caused by flat batteries, which lose capacity in cold weather.
Drivers are being advised to switch off power-hungry devices before starting their cars.
The motoring organisation also warns that leaving engines running unnecessarily is illegal and can lead to an on-the-spot fine.
Parmelin gives very Swiss speech in Davos
The Swiss president opened the World Economic Forum in Davos with a very Swiss message: neutrality, dialogue, and cooperation.
Several Geneva nightclubs violated safety laws
Several nightclubs and public venues in Geneva have been cited over the past decade for serious breaches of fire safety rules, some described as endangering the public.
New atomic plants a step closer
New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
Extended parental leave may be coming - finally
Young parents in Geneva could soon benefit from 24 weeks of parental leave, which will be a first in Switzerland.
Geneva car derails tram
A car making an illegal turn caused chaos on Geneva’s tram network yesterday morning.
Bern gives up on silent tire
It steals sleep, harms health, and even drags down house prices - and it seems the government can’t do anything about it.
