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

Robbery - Theft Keyless car theft is on the rise. This is how to protect yourself. Wireless key fobs were supposed to make our lives easier, but they also provide new avenues for criminal exploitation ...

Something we use nearly everyday is keyless car entry, where you don’t have to fumble around for your keys – your car automatically unlocks when you approach and starts at the push of a button.

The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.

Newest car theft threat: carhackers 04:52. You arrive home and toss your car keys on a table near your front door. It's an ordinary habit that is all today's thieves need to launch a "relay attack ...

When the car door lock was introduced, it was the best technology available for the job. The simple lock-and-key system still is standard on many cars. But it comes with a downside: fumbling with k… ...

Unlike proximity fobs of today, the Passive Keyless Entry system couldn’t start the car—you still needed a traditional ignition key for that—but it could automatically lock and unlock the ...

'Keyless' cars refer to any vehicle that unlocks itself when the key is in proximity and are generally more high-end. Criminals can use a relay device to effectively capture and mimic this signal if ...

Check your car's warranty, car-insurance policy, auto club membership, or extended warranty coverage to see if it'll pay for a replacement key fob or will provide partial reimbursement.

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