There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before the car is driven, and this difference of opinion stems from changes in technology. Some say you should let it idle at ...

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 ...

Heavy-duty pickups and long-haul trucks rely on torquey diesel engines that are more economical, reliable, durable, and have a more straightforward construction than a comparable unleaded gas engine.

Isuzu Motors has been granted a patent for a vehicle control device that measures distances between vehicles and starts the engine when the distance increases by a certain amount. This innovation aims ...