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?
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 ...
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, ...
View post: Hyundai’s Hybrid Boom Signals a Direct Challenge to Toyota in the U.S. Honda and Acura have been receiving auto start-stop failure reports since June 2022, which began with 2016- 2019 MY ...
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 ...
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 ...
Owners of certain 2022 through 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado pickup trucks may encounter a sudden and alarming situation following an engine auto-stop event. The engine restarts, but a ...
Most modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car ...