Future generations of drivers may never know the feel of an engine rumbling through the key as they start their cars. Automakers are turning away from traditional turn-key ignition switches and ...

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

Technology is one of those things that can be either a huge burden or a huge convenience, depending on how you look at it. Anyone who's driven a car less than 10 years old is probably familiar with ...

Q: In your column you gave advice on what to do if someone experienced a stuck throttle. With a traditional key I understand the steps you mentioned. But our next vehicle may be equipped with a ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...