It's a simple, but ingenious, anti-theft device: Turn off the car, and the steering wheel locks in place. Can't drive what you can't steer! The way the system works is when you pull out the key or ...

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ECL), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ECL prevents turning of the steering wheel. When the vehicle is ...

Prior to 1969, GM had tilt steering columns in production, but these were typically only available in their luxury models. From 1969 on up, tilt columns were readily available in most GM vehicles.

If you drive a lower-trimmed Hyundai or Kia, there’s a chance that someone could try to tamper with your car. Unfortunately, it’s fairly easy thanks to the design of the ignition, and it’s ...