Many new cars come with automatic engine start-stop. These systems are designed to save the fuel wasted at idle by turning ...

Car manufacturers design start/stop systems with special batteries and components to handle thousands of engine cycles. Consumer Reports explains why driver concerns about premature wear are largely ...

The EPA notes that including engine stop-start can increase fuel economy by 4 or 5 percent, with a particular benefit in prolonged stoppages like long traffic lights or dense traffic.