There's nothing more frustrating than when you're rushing home to the sanctity of your own toilet and you're hamstrung by a seemingly simple snag like a car key that won't come out of the ignition.

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11772584B2) describes a motor vehicle ignition switch with advanced features for detecting the angular position of a key in an ignition lock. The ...

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Over time, worn surfaces on keys and internal switch components can mean switch positioning errors and unintended engine startups, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Switches and ...

We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

Push-button start has moved quickly from luxury extra to everyday standard, yet many drivers still treat it as a simple on/off switch. By 2018, about 62% of cars sold in the U.S. already came with ...

On February 13, 2014, General Motors issued a voluntary recall of 619,122 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s to correct a defective ignition switch. Less than two weeks later, it recalled more than 1 ...