Automatic engine stop‑start was sold as a painless way to cut emissions and fuel bills, a tiny software trick that would shut ...

The automatic start-stop system on modern automobiles comes with all the good intentions, but it can be annoying, as well. Research suggests that completely shutting off the car (even for brief spells ...

Would you be willing to pay more for gas if your car could be a little less annoying? If you’ve ever noticed a gas-powered engine shutting off during a red light, that’s the start-stop feature. Its ...