Sometimes the anticipation of doing something is as exciting as actually doing it. It's easy to forget that your interaction with a car always starts outside of it, with the key. The key serves as an ...

One of the best things about being an automotive enthusiast is the passion for the minutiae. Well, at least among fellow automotive enthusiasts, that is. Those folks who are not shackled by the ...

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 ...

Modern cars are essentially software on wheels—“smart” collections of automotive systems, including entertainment, braking, power, locks, window controls, and so on. As the number of electronic ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech ...