Quite literally: idling gets you nowhere. It's a mindless bad habit that we don't even think about, but one that has real implications on our health, our wallets, our vehicles, and our climate crisis.

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 ...

It’s considered idling if the vehicle sits in one spot with the engine running for more than a few seconds,” says car expert ...

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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.

YORK, Pa. — In the winter months, it's common for local police departments to issue warnings about the dangers of leaving your vehicle running unattended to "warm it up." But York County Regional ...

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If you drive a car regularly, the odds are high that you'll have to sit and wait in it with the engine running at some point. The practice is known as idling, and it's common to do it during certain ...