Car key fobs have quietly become one of the most expensive things you own and some now cost over $1,000 to replace.

The AVR microcontroller provides 16k Flash and 2k EEPROM. Within the 16k Flash, 14kB is available for the application software, while 2kB is available for the immobilizer functionality. The core is ...

Keyless entry systems have become common in today’s cars and are certainly a convenience, and a safety, feature for drivers. But keyless entry can turn terribly inconvenient when a key fob breaks and ...

Technology in the automotive world moves pretty fast, whether it be breakthroughs in innovative engine designs, automakers pioneering exciting new alternative fuels, or simply little tweaks that ...

Car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai announced Tuesday they will provide a theft deterrent software update for millions of their vehicles that lack an engine immobilizer. The update will require the key ...

Two weeks shy of a year ago, researchers revealed a serious flaw in the security of Tesla's vehicles. With little more than some standard radio equipment, they were able to defeat the encryption on a ...

Remember the new car shortage two years ago, when it was hard to find any new cars for sale on dealer lots? That shortage is pretty much over in 2023, with a few exceptions. But a frustrating new ...

Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob -- a term with an interesting backstory-- allowing you to lock and ...

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. Physical keys used to be standard, but today’s ...

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 ...