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Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving? What drivers should know before disabling it

Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth ...

Mechanic reveals the “most useless” car feature that adds “10 more expensive parts” for no reason

A viral video has car lovers debating, but mostly agreeing, on the “most useless modern car feature” that exists in the year 2025. The footage shows an Accurate Automotive employee panning the auto ...
The New York Times

Should the Government Stop Subsidizing a Car Feature That ‘Everyone Hates’?

The E.P.A. under Trump is moving to eliminate credits to carmakers for the fuel-saving start-stop function. By Ben Blatt Would you be willing to pay more for gas if your car could be a little less ...
AutoGuide

Sounds Like Stop-Start Is On The Chopping Block

Start-stop technology, the controversial system that shuts down a vehicle’s engine at idle and restarts it when the driver releases the brake, may soon disappear. New law removes penalties for ...
Seattle Times

Should the government stop subsidizing a car feature that ‘everyone hates’?

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 ...