Two years ago, BMW unveiled the Digital Key, allowing BMW owners to use their smartphones to lock, unlock and start their vehicles. At first, it was only available for iPhone users, but in 2021, ...

Several weeks ago, we traded in our aging 2015 Subaru Outback for a leased 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5. We needed a second car with enough cargo space for the gear necessary for the track meets and running ...

Automotive digital keys that allow drivers to start their cars via mobile phones and other devices have become common even as concern about their security has risen. Drivers can store automotive ...

Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key has been steadily growing, allowing users to access their vehicles without a physical key. Volvo and Polestar are now on Samsung Wallet’s access list, with select models ...

NFC versus ultra wideband. Tap-to-start versus passive signals. If we’re going to use our phones to operate our cars, we need to get a lot of this straightened out — and soon. NFC versus ultra ...