Stop-start system 'appeals to drivers'

Motorists in the UK are becoming increasingly interested in technology which cuts out the engine when it is not in use, it has been reported.

Research from car supermarket Motorpoint found that 75 per cent of drivers would like their vehicle to do this, but limited choice means that they cannot pick up a car with the feature, Channel 4 has stated.

The news source added that such technology could see motorists save eight per cent on fuel costs in congested areas.

According to Motorpoint operations director Paul Winfield, the feature should be incorporated more fully across the industry.

He said: "In these days of increasing fuel prices and demands for lower CO2 emissions, it's surprising that this tried-and-tested technology isn't already more widespread."

Motorpoint recently found that 18 million drivers are against the 20 mph city speed limit suggested by London mayor Ken Livingstone.



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