Abstract: A system is provided that is adapted to be operably connected to a vehicle for use in management of the vehicle. The system includes: a computer; a wireless communication module operably connected to the computer; an audio interface operably connected to the computer; a GPS receiver module operably connected to the computer; at least one vehicle condition sensor operably connected to the computer; and a local control interface operably connected to the computer. According to a first aspect of the invention, the system further includes an engine start/stop controller operably connected to the computer. According to a second aspect of the invention, the system further includes a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) operably connected to the computer. According to a third aspect of the invention, the system further includes a gyroscope module operably connected to the GPS receiver module. According to yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for controlling the engine idle time of a vehicle.