The Scandinavian manufacturer premieres downhill shut-off to its 12.8-liter inline-six D13 engine; for now, available only in ...

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 ...

Push-starting can be a viable way to crank a car with a manual transmission. However, it won't work for every vehicle, and ...

Start-stop technology, the controversial system that shuts down a vehicle’s engine at idle and restarts it when the driver releases the brake, may soon disappear. New law removes penalties for ...

EPA to strip fuel economy credits from stop-start systems, calling the tech “hated” and minimally beneficial. Automakers may phase out the feature, jeopardizing a $67 billion global industry. Industry ...

Volvo Trucks has developed what it claims is a world-first – for heavy-duty vehicles – stop/start engine technology to save ...

Gas guzzling over gas saving, for the win! That might be the immediate reaction to a federal proposal to permanently disable the fuel-saving tech feature. Or maybe the actual response is, “Finally!” ...

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 ...

Modern gas-powered vehicles are packed with features aimed at boosting efficiency and among them, auto start/stop technology stands out for its simplicity and impact. By shutting off the engine when ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: What can you tell me about the car company Vinfast? Also, can you share your opinions on leasing vehicles? A: I have never road tested Vinfast ...

A viral video has car lovers debating, but mostly agreeing, on the “most useless modern car feature” that exists in the year 2025. The footage shows an Accurate Automotive employee panning the auto ...