SMRTR TechNov 9, 2025Wired

Why Are We All Still Carrying Around Car Keys?

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Despite smartphones replacing wallets and credit cards, most drivers still carry physical car keys even though digital key technology has existed for years. While luxury brands like BMW, Tesla, and others offer smartphone-based car access with advanced security features, adoption remains slow due to consumer attachment to physical fobs and inconsistent industry standards.

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