Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going. My ...

General Motors is rolling out a new convenience feature called Digital Key, allowing drivers to use a compatible smartphone or smartwatch in place of a traditional key fob. The system enables locking, ...

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 ...

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 ...