At the heart of the G.M. recall of 2.6 million Chevy Cobalts and other models was a tiny metal pin called the detent plunger, which would normally serve to hold the ignition in the “run” position.

Q. I have a 2009 Chevy Cobalt. The car was running but had some fault codes, one being a faulty ignition switch. I replaced the switch and did a key relearn, and now the car will not crank or start.

For several weeks, CBS News has been reporting on its investigation into a General Motors recall. At least 13 people have died in accidents linked to an ignition-switch defect. CBS News' reporting ...

I have a pickup I absolutely love, and would like to prevent it from being stolen. Have any ideas to make it theft-proof? Car theft is a perennial problem that everybody worries about. In 1991, the ...

WASHINGTON (AP)-- Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission ...