How does push-button start work on cars?

Push-button start is standard on most modern cars, trucks and SUVs today. How does it work and is it better than ignition keys?
Motor Trend

ididit id.PUSH+ Push Button Start Kit - Push to Start & Go

Technology has granted us plenty of ease and comfort when it comes to our daily lives. If anything, some would argue that it makes us that much more efficient while others would say that it makes us ...
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Cupra Formentor VZ – How to Start the Engine

A step-by-step look at how to start the engine of the Cupra Formentor VZ. This video highlights the push-button start process, integration with the car’s interior design, and the convenience it ...
GM Authority

GM Not 100 Percent Committed To Push-Button Start

General Motors’ ignition switch recall prompted many analysts to believe the automaker would move exclusively to push-button start. But, that hasn’t been the case. Automotive News reported on Sunday ...
Truckinginfo

Waytek Introduces its PVC-Coated Momentary Start Push Button Switch

Waytek Inc., a distributor of electrical wiring supplies, has added a PVC-coated momentary start push button switch to its line of automotive switches. It is sealed with PVC coating for harsh ...
GM Authority

Let’s Talk About Engine Stop-Start, Part 2: Disabling The Feature

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 ...