TRW Automotive Holdings is expanding its vehicle access product portfolio to include advanced passive entry systems and has secured initial business in North America. Passive entry (PE) systems take ...

Omron has introduced a new passive entry system that allows for hands-free locking and unlocking of cars and trucks. It should appear on 2005 model year vehicles. The new system is an improvement on ...

Passive Entry (PE) systems take the benefits of traditional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system a step further and enable the car doors (and the trunk if desired) to be automatically unlocked when a ...

As car manufacturers strive to gain a competitive edge, the need for safer and more secure vehicles provides an excellent avenue for product differentiation. With consumers' demands for safety and ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. today announced that it will introduce a new Passive Keyless Entry System for automotive applications at CES 2025. Integrating Bluetooth ...

Unlocking a car has always seemed like something so simple that we’ve largely ignored the changes that have happened over the years. From pin tumblers to wafer-based locks, transponders, and ...

Q:The Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) system and alarm on my '96 C4 don't seem to be working properly. I was talking to some other Corvette owners at a car show recently, and they thought my PKE unit ...

Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220191644) for an “enhanced automotive passive entry” system. It involves using an iPhone or Apple Watch as a key fob ...

Tesla recently emailed Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners advising them to protect their vehicles from thieves who exploit the cars’ passive entry feature, according to Electrek. As is the case with ...