Luckily, automakers have planned for that, and this is one of the secret key-fob features you definitely need to know. “The ...

Nowadays, electronic car keys have become the norm, a massive shift from just a few decades ago when anyone with a little know-how could turn over the ignition on a car with some crossed wires and a ...

Key fobs are a generally pretty mundane and overlooked piece of automotive paraphernalia. A few decades ago, drivers didn't have a way to remotely unlock their cars, and now it's taken for granted.

More and more cars are rolling off the lots using key fobs to handle a variety of operations, from simply unlocking the vehicle and remotely starting it up to using a simple button push to have your ...

When Rivian launched the refreshed 2025 R1S and R1T, it promised that Gen 2 owners could use Apple Watch as a key instead of their mobile phones. Thankfully, a Rivian software enthusiast launched an ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

Some people like things physical. You know, like climate control buttons and audio knobs. Volkswagen gets it, which is why they brought the touchy-feely-ness back into their cabins. Rivian, on the ...

They’re in fobs or on phones, and digital or “smart,” and they can do far more than just open doors and start the engine. By Stephen Williams Call them what you want: digital keys the shape of a ...

Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...