Any driver who’s ever tried to get through the Holland Tunnel or over the George Washington Bridge at rush hour knows what it’s like to sigh, cuss and shut off their engine after sitting in ...

Q: Is it true that most of the engine wear happens every time the engine starts? If so, then does the start/stop engine feature add wear? A: Most engine wear occurs after cold starts (when the engine ...

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu packs a surprise: It’s the first mainstream mid-size sedan sold in the United States with standard automatic engine stop-start that saves gasoline. The system turns off the ...

The Scandinavian manufacturer premieres downhill shut-off to its 12.8-liter inline-six D13 engine; for now, available only in ...

We’ve heard about BMW’s non-hybrid start-stop engine used in the European 1 and 3 Series, but Mazda is developing a more efficient version. Mazda’s independently developed system, dubbed Smart Idle ...

Despite a dealer's promise that a known mechanical flaw was fixed in the new model, one 2025 GMC Yukon Denali suffered ...

Some 55% of light vehicles sold worldwide are expected to feature fuel-saving start/stop engine technology nine years hence, according to new analysis by consulting firm Navigant Research, up from ...

Autonomous engine stop-start systems, designed to save fuel by turning off a car’s engine when at a standstill, are increasing in popularity, especially in Europe, where fuel prices are often double ...

Many drivers wonder if they should turn off their engines while waiting at red lights to save fuel. Research shows that turning off a warmed-up engine for stops lasting just 10 seconds or longer can ...