That little engine shutdown at every signal can save fuel without necessarily shortening your starter motor's life.

A feature that arrived in most new vehicles without drivers ever asking for it is now disappearing from option sheets almost as quietly as it showed up. The system in question shuts a gas engine off ...

Earlier this month, the EPA ended the “off‑cycle” emissions credit for automatic engine start‑stop systems, thereby removing the OEM incentive to install them on mass-market vehicles. As a result, ...

Many drivers wonder if they should turn off their engines while waiting at red lights to save fuel. Research shows that ...

Engine auto stop-start—let’s call it ESS—has become an exasperating example of how a small compromise can combust into a cultural grievance. It’s a feature designed to save a little fuel and reduce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration is eliminating credits for automakers that include automatic start-stop engine systems, a feature ...

Automakers produce vehicles with standard driver-assistance and safety features that can sometimes feel unnecessary. The auto start-stop feature does benefit a specific type of driver in certain ...