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 ...

Keyless ignition systems have rapidly evolved from being a luxury feature to a standard inclusion in most modern vehicles.

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.

The lack of a physical deterrent in keyless-ignition cars has opened them up to vulnerabilities. We may be trading security for convenience. Keyless ignitions have penetrated the automotive market in ...

Car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai announced Tuesday they will provide a theft deterrent software update for millions of their vehicles that lack an engine immobilizer. The update will require the key ...

San Jose police say thieves looking to steal cars have a troubling new tactic. The department said Tuesday it has seen evidence that thieves are increasingly using new high-tech devices to bypass cars ...