Regardless of how many times you press the button or smack the key fob against the palm of your hand, the doors won't unlock. Of course, all hope is not lost because this usually just means the ...

Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

It might not occur to you that your car's key fob has more uses than simply opening and locking your car doors. After all, that was the original purpose behind the invention of keyless entry: so that ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., police are urging vehicle owners to take extra precautions. Criminals are increasingly using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vehicle theft is a serious problem nationwide, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that a car was stolen ...

ALBANY — The next time you lose the key fob for your car, the out-of-pocket costs might not break the bank. Legislation, which was unanimously approved by state lawmakers and signed Monday by Gov.