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Drivers say this new auto start-stop behavior is causing close calls

As more owners speak up, regulators and safety advocates are starting to treat these stories as more than just venting. The ...
Autoblog

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

Honda and Acura drivers have submitted over 1,300 complaints of auto start-stop technology problems, triggering an NHTSA investigation. Honda and Acura have been receiving auto start-stop failure ...
SlashGear

Is Using Auto Start-Stop Bad For Your Engine?

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 ...
Boston.com

Why won’t my car start after sitting idle for a few days?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader having issues getting a car started. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader having issues getting a car started. AP ...
Jalopnik

Does Automatic Start/Stop Actually Improve Fuel Economy?

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 ...