Digital car keys are still a concept suffering from lackluster adoption, mainly because the technology is expensive and phone makers only offer it on high-end mobile devices with a premium price tag.

The need for this chip is also why you can't buy a new aftermarket Audi key fob online. “The fob has become a critical part of the security of the car,” he said. The average price for an Audi key fob ...

The chip shortage has wreaked havoc in the automotive industry, and most carmakers struggled with the constrained inventory down to a point where their production was massively disrupted. It’s not a ...

Car keys, sunglasses, and TV remotes have two things in common — they are easy to lose and can be expensive to replace. If you lose a car key or just need another copy, you'll likely look for the most ...

This summer, Apple launched a new feature for car manufacturers, enabling them to install a digital car key in the owner’s iPhone. BMW was the first to start using the technology, which at the start ...

Car keys have officially become the latest victim of the ongoing chip shortage. Reuters reports that Toyota has announced plans to give new car buyers a mechanical key instead of a smart key. "As the ...

TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own good. The world's top-selling carmaker said on Thursday it would replace one of the two ...

Toyota Motor Corp has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own good. TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T has discovered that even keys can be too "smart" for their own ...