Nobody likes auto stop-start in their car, so when it suddenly stops working, it may seem like a good thing. Sadly, it’s not.

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 ...

The controversial automatic engine stop-start system, which shuts off a car's powerplant when it comes to a halt, may soon be a thing of the past. Lee Zeldin, the new Environmental Protection Agency ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some are almost unnoticeable, others make the car shudder each time they activate—but stop-start systems are here to stay. First rolled out in Europe and Asia, where crowded city driving requires cars ...

CARS.COM — Gas prices may be low now, but fuel economy remains an important factor when buying a vehicle. One strategy automakers use to improve mileage is an automatic engine stop-start system (you ...

Today’s vehicles are designed to maximize fuel economy in numerous ways. One such feature is the automatic start/stop function that shuts off the engine when your car is idling and restarts it when ...

When you drive a manual-shift car after a long period of driving only automatics, stalling is part of the territory. But the last few times I’ve done so, while renting cars in Europe, it seems that ...

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 ...