We contacted automakers for their take on this hot-button issue (no pun intended) and got some surprising responses.

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 ...

The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.

Those with the remote engine start (RES) feature for their vehicle will tell you it's a joy to have, especially in very hot or frigid weather. This king of all convenience features allows a car owner ...

As part of its broader rollback of U.S. fuel economy rules, the Trump administration says it is eliminating a credit for automakers that got breaks on the fuel economy compliance if they installed ...

If you’ve driven almost any gas-powered car made in the last 10 years or so, you’ll no doubt have an opinion on automatic ...

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 ...

It’s in almost every new car, but does stop-start technology really save fuel or ...

On Wednesday, we took a look at some of the consumer sentiment regarding General Motors’ automatic engine stop-start system, which seeks to conserve fuel during daily vehicle operation by temporarily ...

Buttons. If you follow the logic of most manufacturers, you’d think that today’s consumers hate them. But for me, there’s nothing more infuriating in a modern car than having to delve into a ...

Starting your car with a remote control before you get behind the wheel can be a comfort-enhancing option. Also in this category are options such as keyless entry and, in some cases, LCD screens or ...