On the coldest mornings, the old advice still echoes on driveways and in parking lots: start the car, let it idle, and only ...

In some areas, it is illegal to leave your car running with the key in it unattended. Are you breaking the law?

About a year-and-a-half ago, I wrote about engine idling and how most of the time it’s simply a waste of gas and money and pumps unnecessary pollution into the air. I feel even more strongly about it ...

Question: I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado S10 and, lately, the engine has been surging while at an idle. I was told this could be a “dirty ETV valve.” Does that sound right? What else might be the ...

A Salt Lake City-area school district is urging school bus drivers not to let their engines idle while waiting for children in the school pickup line. They also urge parents to cut their car engines.

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled ...

Idle-reduction technologies and driver-focused practices help fleets cut fuel use while preserving driver comfort. A holistic ...

State environmental officials are joining with the city of Newark to kick off a campaign asking motorists to help reduce air pollution. Wednesday’s event at Newark High School highlights a Newark ...

Transportation Safety Technologies has announced Idle Guard 200, a solid state, reliable timer that automatically prevents unnecessary engine idling in fleet and delivery vehicles. The Idle Guard 200 ...

We’ve all heard the idea: In winter, your car needs a little time to warm up before you can drive it. And that’s why across the United States, people who live in cold and snowy places and especially ...