USA Today

How does push-button start work on cars?

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 ...
The Daily Dot

‘I turn it off every time because I am convinced that it wears out my starter’: Woman says nothing upsets her like this button on her car. What’s it even do?

Do you have an auto start-stop button? New cars are increasingly equipped with the feature, but one TikToker has had it. Featured Video In a video complaint, Victoria Alese (@victoriaalese) says that ...
Jalopnik

How Automakers Tackle Auto Start-Stop Without Adding Wear And Tear

There's no question whether auto start-stop technology brings about tangible fuel economy benefits. A study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) found that drivers could potentially see a 7-26 ...
Jalopnik

Here's How Keyless Cars Can Start Even With A Dead Fob Battery

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

What could it mean if your push-start vehicle won't crank?

Even though push-start ignitions have been around for a while now, it can still be confusing as to why your vehicle won't ...
Autoblog

Automatic Start-Stop Systems Could Face New EPA Restrictions

EPA boss Lee Zeldin hints that the tech could be hit with some sort of official regulation this week Automatic start/stop systems save fuel but are disliked by many drivers. EPA administrator Lee ...