Quote:I definitely understand your perspective because I'm not totally sold on that concept too.  However, I can see where the auto shut-off would have a massive impact (saving fuel) when you factor in 20 million cars alone in the US going through rush hour traffic.  It seems to make better sense in LA, Chicago, NY and other congested areas where it takes 90 minutes to go 15 miles.

 

My 2005 Jeep Wrangler doesn't have the shutoff capability, or XM Radio, or bluetooth, or auto windows, or wind-down windows, or auto lock/unlock key chain, or the fancy beep beep sound when you lock the car.   :mellow:

 

That's the whole point of this thread.  Mandating fuel mileage standards isn't "universal", especially when the reason for the mandate is to be "green".  Instead, let manufacturers decide what they want to build based on what consumers decide they want to buy.

 

You decided for whatever reasons to buy your vehicle based on your preferences.  For someone like me, yes fuel economy is a factor, but I also want comfort and performance.  My truck has all of the features that you listed, along with heated/cooled leather seats.  That's what I wanted and paid for.

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