Digital car keys are still a concept suffering from lackluster adoption, mainly because the technology is expensive and phone makers only offer it on high-end mobile devices with a premium price tag.

While many car keys require a trip to the dealership and some cash to duplicate them, others are much easier. You can even ...

How your car's security system works Inside your key fob, there’s a tiny computer chip. This chip is programmed with a unique code that it sends to your car's security system. The car also has a chip, ...

Almost all automobiles manufactured since 1995 have had an RFID transponder embedded in the plastic housing surrounding their key grip. These 13.56 MHz passive transponders communicate with an RFID ...

The days of replacing a car key by having an inexpensive blank copied and cut at a hardware store are pretty much over. Most new cars today come either with a push-button start system or keyless entry ...

This summer, Apple launched a new feature for car manufacturers, enabling them to install a digital car key in the owner’s iPhone. BMW was the first to start using the technology, which at the start ...

Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such an important, frequently-used item. While you typically ...

Toyota Motor Corp has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own good. TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own ...