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 ...

There's no question that the Chevy Volt has been through more than its share of travails. But with last month's Volt sales at an all-time high--though it's not clear they will continue at that ...

Car shape keyring and keyless entry remote on wood background(Getty Images/iStockphoto/BrianAJackson) With new technology comes new risks for motorists, and with the ...

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 ...

While most buyers know all about keyless entry, the GM Keyless Entry Keypad is a relatively unknown alternative, mounting a numbered interface on the outside of the vehicle that allows owners access ...

It used to be simple to steal a car. The modern alarm systems came along, the “screwdriver in the ignition” trick lost its relevance, and it seemed like thieves were content to spend their time ...

It's no secret that keyless entry systems don't fully protect you against car theft. That hasn't prevented automakers from building such cars—or consumers from buying them—but this video showing how ...

Modern smart keys allow you to keep the key fob in your pocket or purse while you simply grab the handle and tug the door open. [Phil] decided he would rather ditch the fob altogether and instead ...

Car firm Kia has launched a case for keyless car fobs which can protect them from technology used by thieves to break into vehicles. The KiaSafe has been developed to stop thieves using relay attacks, ...

I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using the fob buttons. This is the first car I’ve had ...

Before remote keyless entry systems started appearing on American Motors vehicles in 1983, the term key fob was generally used to describe any small decorative token attached to a keychain. They were ...