While keyless systems are convenient, though, there are downsides. Key fobs have been common for years, but now, some cars don't even come with physical keys.

Keyless theft, also known as 'relay theft' occurs when a device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by. This unlocks the car and allows the ignition to be started.

Keyless Ignitions Led to Carbon Monoxide Deaths and Should Have Been Recalled, Suit Says. The defendants allegedly knew or should have known the cars were risky.

Cars with keyless entry systems can be stolen far more quickly and easily than those with conventional locks and ignitions, so what are car makers doing to protect them?

Concerned that keyless entry systems "may be contributing to rising rates of vehicle theft," in July 2022 U.S. Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, sent letters to 17 carmakers urging ...

[Yingtao Zeng], [Qing Yang], and [Jun Li], a.k.a. the [UnicornTeam], developed the cheapest way so far to hack a passive keyless entry system, as found on some cars: around $22 in parts, give or ...

Keyless car theft is on the rise with some of the most popular cars on the road at risk of being stolen. Cars like the Volkswagen Golf, Vauxhall Corsa and Nissan Juke are more likely to be stolen ...

Cars with keyless entry systems can be stolen far more quickly and easily than those with conventional locks and ignitions, so what are car makers doing to protect them?

Keyless start. If you can walk up to your car with your key in a pocket or bag, open the door and start the car all without putting the key in an ignition, then your car has keyless entry and ...

Got a car with keyless technology? It's twice as likely to be stolen: Insurer reveals changing face of motor theft as brazen criminals shift tactics.

You can find many different remote keyless entry kits online, which essentially come in two flavors: a universal/one-size-fits-all product and a specialized system corresponding to your vehicle ...