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 ...

Many new cars come with automatic engine start-stop. These systems are designed to save the fuel wasted at idle by turning the engine off when you come to a stop. These systems are becoming more and ...

I instantly got a ton of questions from friends on both sides of the industry. Most were along the lines of, “How did they do that?” To me, it’s not the engineering behind it that’s so surprising, but ...

The advent of engine stop-start features has likely been a net positive on the air we breathe, but there can be a certain disdain for the feature shared among enthusiasts and commuters alike; it can ...

The Prodrive-built Aston Martin Vantage GT3 powered by a 6.0L V12 engine, captured with an unrestricted exhaust setup.

Get in almost any new non-EV these days, and chances are it has engine stop-start, a fuel-saving feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped for any length of time at a stoplight or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the ...

It was definitely a fuel-sipper, but if you don't have time to do something right, you better have time to do it twice.