Morning Overview on MSN

Why automakers are suddenly killing hated start-stop engine systems

Automatic engine stop‑start was pitched as a clever way to trim emissions and fuel bills without changing how people drive. A ...

Piston slap: Putting the brakes on auto start/stop (part III)

(Part I and II of this series is here and here.) DUB6 writes: I recently read a rather wordy story about how many/most auto ...
USA Today

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

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 ...
The Daily Dot

‘Look at what the starter’s doing’: Expert shows damage on 2018 Chevy Traverse—and warns why you shouldn’t trust cars that auto-start

Auto start-stop is a popular feature on many modern vehicles. As the name implies, this is a system that automatically turns off and restarts a vehicle's engine to help lower fuel consumption and ...
KTVU

EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature

The leader of the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rolling back the automatic start-stop feature in cars. The start-stop technology was implemented in more cars following federal regulations ...
Autoblog

Honda, Acura Accused of ‘Start-Stop Engine Failure’ Affecting up to 2.2 Million Vehicles

Honda and Acura have been receiving auto start-stop failure reports since June 2022, which began with 2016- 2019 MY Honda Pilots. In January 2023, Honda addressed the issue with service bulletins ...
GM Authority

GM Releases Fix For GMC Sierra, Yukon Diesel Engine No-Start After Auto Stop

A no-start condition related to the Auto Stop feature of certain 2023 to 2024 GMC Sierra, 2021 through 2024 GMC Yukon, and 2021 through 2024 GMC Yukon XL units sold in California and equipped with ...