Idling at red lights wastes a lot of fuel which is why more cars will have auto-stop functions to shut down the engine in such situations. Hybrids already have them but for our Focus TDCi, the human still had to do it manually after ….. it is important to have a partner who has a high level of tolerance and patience because the heat and modest speed can drive some people crazy. It can get so hot and stuffy that some might even hallucinate and do strange things! … …

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