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 ...

The lack of a physical deterrent in keyless-ignition cars has opened them up to vulnerabilities. We may be trading security for convenience. Keyless ignitions have penetrated the automotive market in ...

Car theft in the U.S. has undergone a high-tech transformation in recent years. Gone are the days of jimmying windows or hot-wiring an engine – instead, tech-savvy criminals are exploiting weak points ...

They show up at your driveway in seconds: thieves use cheap signal-boosting gadgets to make […] ...

It seems like a common convenience in a digital age: a car that can be powered on and off with the push of a button, rather than the mechanical turning of a key. But it is a convenience that can have ...

The feature is standard on many new cars. — -- A keyless ignition uses a push button in your car to start the engine instead of a key. It’s a feature that’s standard equipment on many new ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The prevalence of keyless ignitions is growing, and so too are concerns about carbon monoxide. Drivers who forget to turn them off in an enclosed garage could be killed by the ...

Over the past five years the number of stolen vehicles has almost doubled, according to Home Office figures, and it seems that keyless car technology could be significantly to blame. New research from ...

Carbon monoxide poisoning has highlighted whether the cars are safe. March 8, 2012— -- They are designed to simplify the driving experience: Push a button rather than turn a key. But recent ...