Idling is when you leave your car’s engine running while not moving. Long thought to be better for your car than shutting it down, idling actually gets you nowhere. Here’s why you should turn off your ...

What experts say about the health risks of idling in your car — and what you can do to make a difference. (Getty Images) If you drive a car regularly, the odds are high that you'll have to sit and ...

NORFOLK -- You walk out to your car and find frost on the windshield. So, you decide to warm it up before you have to leave. The engine starts and you run back in the house to finish getting ready.

When it comes to whether you need to idle your car before driving, there is a vast gap between what the U.S. government advises and what many people think you should do. Here’s what the Department of ...

There are multiple ways to end up idling your car without even thinking about it. It might seem harmless, but idling is actually bad for the environment, your health and your wallet. Idling ...

Across the country, a winter habit that feels harmless can quietly put drivers on the wrong side of the law. Dozens of states ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Idling your car could earn you a $150 fine if one New York state lawmaker has his way. Assemblyman Chris Eachus, a Democrat who oversees District 99 — made up of Orange and ...

SIOUX CITY -- In the frozen Midwest, starting the car early and letting it idle for five, 10 or 15 minutes seems as necessary as gasoline or oil changes. Wintertime idling is something everyone does, ...

It seems harmless to let your car sit and run to warm up, but here’s why experts suggest avoiding this old habit.