More than half of the 17 million vehicles sold annually in the US have keyless ignitions. Most vehicles use some form of the electronic access and authorization system known as “smart key” that is available either as standard equipment or as an option. However, recent data shows that motor vehicles with keyless authorization systems are vulnerable to theft. […]
According to a New York Times report, 73 people have suffered harm, including fatal injuries, from carbon monoxide poisoning after failing to turn off the ignition of their keyless vehicles. 28 people have died and 45 others have suffered injuries since 2006. The fatalities were a result of drivers leaving keyless vehicles running in enclosed […]
