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 ...

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 ...

Divisive? Yes. Saves fuel? Yes. Universally hated? Hmmm... As part of the Environmental Protection Agency's sweeping reforms to limit its own abilities to regulate gas emissions, EPA head Lee Zeldin ...

The E.P.A. under Trump is moving to eliminate credits to carmakers for the fuel-saving start-stop function. By Ben Blatt Would you be willing to pay more for gas if your car could be a little less ...

The rich get richer, and the frugal get … frugaler. The Smart fortwo coming to these shores will reportedly boast a feature like the automatic start/stop technology on BMW’s 1-series. A fixture on ...

Most people barely notice how different driving feels now until they do. A feature stirring plenty of talk? The Auto Start/Stop function. Meant to save fuel, sure but quite a few find it breaks their ...