We contacted automakers for their take on this hot-button issue (no pun intended) and got some surprising responses.

As part of its broader rollback of U.S. fuel economy rules, the Trump administration says it is eliminating a credit for automakers that got breaks on the fuel economy compliance if they installed ...

GM faces a choice on automatic stop-start after EPA rule changes. Should the automaker kill the feature or give drivers ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, we took a look at some of the consumer sentiment regarding General Motors’ automatic engine stop-start system, which seeks to conserve fuel during daily vehicle operation by temporarily ...

Drivers are being told to hit a secret button on their dashboard to prevent engine wear. Prominent mechanic and YouTube star Scotty Kilmer has been telling all petrol and diesel vehicle owners to look ...

The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.

15:20, Thu, Apr 10, 2025 Updated: 07:50, Fri, Apr 11, 2025 Motorists are scratching their heads over a button found mainly in modern cars. The topic was raised on Reddit when a perplexed driver sought ...

People are only just learning about what a certain button on their car dashboard means that is usually only found in new cars. On Reddit, a confused motorists asked fellow drivers for help after being ...

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Leading mechanic Scotty Kilmer has urged all petrol and diesel owners to press a secret button located on the dashboard immediately. Mr Kilmer warned that not pressing the crucial button which is ...

Millions of drivers with 'stop' and 'start' technology in their car are at risk of £80 fines under a crackdown on idling. Unnecessary engine idling is an offence under Section 42 of the Road Traffic ...