LOS ANGELES - Do you have a keyless ignition system in your car? A new report says that could be deadly. Keyless ignitions are the systems in cars that allow you to leave you key in your pocket or ...
It started as one of those annoyances that feels almost cute—until it doesn’t. The key fob that normally unlocks the doors with a satisfying blink suddenly did nothing. No beep, no lights, no drama… ...
There have been reports in the news for a couple of years now that it’s quite easy to steal cars with keyless entry systems, so this article will tell you how to prevent keyless car theft. A keyless ...
The “gimmick” of keyless car entry is the driving force behind a surge in vehicle thefts, with criminals targeting a host of manufacturers. Thieves have mastered multiple ways to capitalise on the ...
Imagine a world where car theft no longer requires smashing windows or hot-wiring ignition systems. Instead, a small, sophisticated gadget is used to unlock nearly 80% of cars wirelessly. This isn’t ...
Technology is one of those things that can be either a huge burden or a huge convenience, depending on how you look at it. Anyone who's driven a car less than 10 years old is probably familiar with ...
The BMW iX is clearly a very important model for the German carmaker, packed with many innovations and new technologies. One of those technologies is the new BMW Digital Key Plus, which is going to ...
Fanie Duvenhage, product marketing manager at MicrochipTechnology, explains how automotive applications might be combined onto one microcontroller in future designs. Wireless connections have not been ...
Over the past five years the number of stolen vehicles has almost doubled, according to Home Office figures, and it seems that keyless car technology could be significantly to blame. New research from ...
For at least a decade, a car theft trick known as a “relay attack” has been the modern equivalent of hot-wiring: a cheap and relatively easy technique to steal hundreds of models of vehicles. A more ...
No one likes that nagging feeling of wondering if their car will still be where they parked it. Car thieves are getting smarter, but thankfully, so are car manufacturers. Many modern vehicles come ...
As car manufacturers strive to gain a competitive edge, the need for safer and more secure vehicles provides an excellent avenue for product differentiation. With consumers' demands for safety and ...