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 ...

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 ...

View post: Winter Storm Warning: 2 Feet of Snow & 90 MPH Gusts Barrel Toward I-80 at Donner Pass, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite Honda and Acura have been receiving auto start-stop failure reports since ...

A decade ago, a car getting an automatic start/stop system was news, but these days, they've been almost entirely forgotten outside of a small group of weirdos who can't let it go. Unfortunately for ...

Earlier this month, the EPA ended the “off‑cycle” emissions credit for automatic engine start‑stop systems, thereby removing the OEM incentive to install them on mass-market vehicles. As a result, ...

"I have a 2021 Mazda6 2.0 petrol and the stop/start function is not working. This first happened on 10th January 2025. I became aware that the stop/start function was not functioning; no warning ...

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 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 ...

Out of all of the features that come installed in modern vehicles, automatic start-stop technology ranks right near the bottom of the list for most buyers. Environmental Protection Agency ...

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 ...