In today’s modern automotive landscape, push-button start car s have become a popular feature, signaling a shift away from traditional keys. But is switching to a push-button start car the right ...

Toyota’s push-button start systems became an issue in its massive recalls of 2009 and 2010 because they had to be held for three seconds to turn off the engine, and in an emergency, the driver ...

Push-button ignitions work via the fob, also known as a "smart key," which allows a driver to keep the device in a pocket, purse or other place when unlocking, locking and starting the vehicle.

Toyota says that the three-second depression time is meant to keep people from accidentally hitting the button and killing the engine, which would also knock out power steering and other systems.

General Motors has not gone all-in on push-button start despite the ignition switch recall, though the feature is expanding.