The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation has opened an engineering analysis into a whopping 2.2 million Honda vehicles. According to the federal watchdog, ...

The EPA announced the change by calling it the "elimination" of credits for an "almost universally hated" feature. But is start-stop truly hated, or misunderstood?

Start-stop systems have improved over the years. Instead of a disconcerting shudder whenever the engine shuts off and restarts, modern vehicles offer much smoother transitions. But what if the engine ...

Most modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car ...

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...

Automatic engine stop‑start was sold as a painless way to cut emissions and fuel bills, a tiny software trick that would shut the engine off at red lights and fire it back up when the driver lifted ...

The automatic start-stop system on modern automobiles comes with all the good intentions, but it can be annoying, as well. Research suggests that completely shutting off the car (even for brief spells ...

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 ...