Car keys are evolving fast, shifting from traditional fobs to cloud-secured systems and smartphone integration. New regulations and tech standards mean reprogramming now often requires authorized ...

Modern vehicles are equipped with advanced security systems that protect them from theft and unauthorized access. Unlike traditional keys, today’s car keys contain electronic chips that communicate ...

NFC versus ultra wideband. Tap-to-start versus passive signals. If we’re going to use our phones to operate our cars, we need to get a lot of this straightened out — and soon. NFC versus ultra ...

They're more secure than you might think.

Traditionally, drivers had only a metal key to start their vehicle, which made it impossible to venture off without it. However, it was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz that became the first to offer starting ...