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 ...

Everybody has an opinion on auto-start/stop, that aspect of modern cars that’s become weirdly politicized. I say “weirdly” because it’s largely optional now, and there’s nothing intrinsically ...

Why it exists: Automakers install Auto Start-Stop to meet emissions rules and improve fuel economy, especially in city driving. Why drivers resist: Many dislike the lag when restarting, the wear on ...