Very common ‘pet peeve’ car feature is finally being phased out over fears it secretly ‘kills’ batteries
A BOTHERSOME feature for many drivers that was killing their car parts has officially been phased out from assembly lines.
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Have Stop-Start Systems Been Worth It? Trump EPA Says No
Automakers have widely adopted stop-start systems in order to meet emissions regulations. With the Trump Admin. trying to roll back emissions regulations and targets, the new EPA administrator is targeting these systems for disincentives as part of a broader targeting of energy-saving technologies.
The start-stop feature drivers love to hate is finally dying in new cars
For more than a decade, drivers pulling up to a red light have felt their engine shudder off, only to jolt back to life when ...
Your Car Isn't Stalling At Red Lights. Here's What It's Actually Doing
No, your engine isn't stalling at the red light, it's just taking a fuel-saving break. Here's how start-stop systems work.
‘Whoever invented this can kick rocks’: Woman slams Jeep Grand Cherokee for Auto Stop/Start feature
In her video, which has garnered over 1.3 million views, TikTok user Lindsey Ladner (@lindsayladner) is sitting in her vehicle while the popular song “Greedy” by Tate McRae plays in the background.
The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Everybody has an opinion on auto-start/stop, that aspect of modern cars that’s become weirdly politicized. I say “weirdly” because it’s largely optional now, and there’s nothing intrinsically ...
How to turn off autocorrect on your iPhone
you can turn off autocorrect on your iphone if you want your texts to come across as casual and laid back. psychologically, lowercase writing that isnt punctuated with apostrophes or periods read as ...
How automakers tackle auto start-stop without adding wear and tear
There's no question whether auto start-stop technology brings about tangible fuel economy benefits. A study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) found that drivers could potentially see a 7-26 ...
EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill car feature ‘everyone hates’
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin hinted Monday that he’s preparing to roll back one car feature that every driver “hates.” “Start/stop technology: where your car ...
Your car isn't stalling at red lights. Here's what it's actually doing
No, your engine isn't stalling at the red light, it's just taking a fuel-saving break. Here's how start-stop systems work.
The start-stop feature drivers love to hate is finally dying in new cars
For more than a decade, drivers pulling up to a red light have felt their engine shudder off, only to jolt back to life when ...
Your car isn't stalling at red lights. Here's what it's actually doing
No, your engine isn't stalling at the red light, it's just taking a fuel-saving break. Here's how start-stop systems work.
Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?
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 ...
The start-stop feature drivers love to hate is finally dying in new cars
For more than a decade, drivers pulling up to a red light have felt their engine shudder off, only to jolt back to life when ...
GM patented a machine-learning-powered auto stop/start system
Many GM products won’t even let you turn auto stop/start on or off, so a patent improving the system is a good thing. Automatic start/stop systems have been pretty common on cars for a few years ...
EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It?
The start/stop button isn't technically necessary in a car without an engine. But car some companies are keeping it around ...
Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?
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 ...
What Is Auto Start/Stop in a Car?
There are plenty of ways to make an internal combustion engine burn more efficiently, but nothing will ever be as efficient as an engine that is not spinning at all. That is the basic idea behind auto ...
Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?
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 ...
Is the government ending the start-stop feature on cars? Car Doctor
The small three-cylinder engine in my 2026 Buick Envista Avenir has me concerned. I’m worried that the start-stop feature may be too much for the engine.