Push-button transmissions, a unique feature in automotive history, once captured the attention of car enthusiasts and manufacturers alike. Emerging prominently in the mid-20th century, these systems ...

In a striking example of the law of unintended consequences, a popular automotive convenience feature, push-button start, can lead to accidental death from carbon-monoxide poisoning. A simple ...

Push-button start has moved quickly from luxury extra to everyday standard, yet many drivers still treat it as a simple ...

Keyless start has made its way onto just about every car in 2024 and it's easy to see why – it makes life easy not having to fumble your keys out of your pocket and instead simply press a little ...

Regarding "Safety risks can't be fixed with push of a button" (March 24): I have had concerns about push-button, fob and stop-start systems for some time now. As a volunteer firefighter and emergency ...

The 2013 Ram 1500's eight-speed automatic transmission is named the TorqueFlite 8, after the push-button transmissions introduced by Chrysler in the mid-1950s. The pickup has a rotary dial to the ...

General Motors’ ignition switch recall prompted many analysts to believe the automaker would move exclusively to push-button start. But, that hasn’t been the case. Automotive News reported on Sunday ...

Automotive designs require functional safety analysis, typically accomplished using Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA), used to determine each safety goal’s diagnostic coverage.

CARS.COM — The redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit stands out for many reasons: new styling, new engines — and new transmission controls that have ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: My wife’s 2018 Kia Forte with the 2.3 turbo GDI engine was accidentally left running for about six hours. I am going to change the oil and filter and, ...