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 ...

Automatic engine stop‑start was pitched as a clever way to trim emissions and fuel bills without changing how people drive. A decade later, the feature has become a symbol of regulatory box‑ticking ...

There's no question whether auto start-stop technology brings about tangible fuel economy benefits. A study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) found that drivers could potentially see a 7-26 ...

If you've watched a car movie like the "Fast and the Furious" franchise in recent years, you might've noticed them pressing a button and the car suddenly getting a massive boost in engine power. When ...

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A decade ago, a car getting an automatic start/stop system was news, but these days, they've been almost entirely forgotten outside of a small group of weirdos who can't let it go. Unfortunately for ...

Horse Powertrain wasn't the only automotive supplier showing an efficiently packaged range-extender engine system at this year's IAA Mobility Munich show, which wrapped up over the weekend. German ...

Hydrogen is a relatively new player in the alternative fuel market, offering an alternative to electric cars and hybrids with its own take on green emissions. However, hydrogen-powered technology ...

The average age of all vehicles on the road is rising, as are their ensuing repair costs. Today’s cars, trucks and SUVs are ...