Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electric ...

At issue: A mechanism that is supposed to hold the ignition key in place. According to GM, an internal report indicates the problem was solved when the switch was redesigned. A GM service ...

It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component that locks the ignition and “reads” anti-theft coding in the key to allow the vehicle to start. Worn keys can damage ...

Now, he's put together a piece on General Motors and its ignition switch recall. Stewart isn't done there, though. He also points out the curious timing of Mary Barra's promotion to CEO ...