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

Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...

Many drivers wonder if they should turn off their engines while waiting at red lights to save fuel. Research shows that ...

This video explores changes affecting automatic engine start stop systems and what they mean for drivers. Learn how regulations technology and manufacturer decisions influence this feature. Great for ...

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

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

Over the years, I've had a few cars with a remote start feature. While many new cars come equipped with remote start these days, adding remote start to your car before winter sets in is a cost ...

If you are not familiar with this system, simply put, when you come to a stop, like a red light, the engine shuts down, but essential other components continue to run, like the air conditioning system ...

We had a caller on the Car Pro radio show who described a problem he was having with his car…his engine was not cutting off when he stopped. I thought it was a blessing, but he seemed concerned. I ...