There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have.

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...

Georgia used to have a state law that made it unlawful to leave your car engine running, but it was repealed by the legislature in July 2007. Thankfully, with the onset of colder weather, it is ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people have during the winter months: We grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm up the ...

Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from decades-old advice that once made perfect sense for older vehicles with ...

Is it illegal in Georgia to leave a car running to warm up in freezing weather? Brian Simms bsimms@herald-leader.com Georgia used to have a state law that made it unlawful to leave your car engine ...