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Speedee Cash of Georgia, Inc. The days of grabbing keys to gain access to one's car may be a thing of the past in future
Spireon, Inc. BMWs.
Suitz Auto Sales LLC
Surety Bond Girls The automaker has recently questioned the need for car keys altogether, according to a
report by Reuters.
Team One Motorcars LLC
The Bus Coach During last week's 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ian Robertson, BMW's board member
The Garage on Gordon HWY responsible for sales, said many if not all of its customers carry a smartphone with them
The Lord & Chevalier Inc. at all times. BMW's smartphone app allows owners to control various functions of the car
Tita Cars and the ability to use a phone as verification before starting the car could replace physical
TitleTec/AutoPoint keys.
Transports Exchange, Inc. "Honestly, how many people really need [a car key]?" Robertson asked. "They never take it
Turn & Burn Motors out of their pocket, so why do I need to carry it around?" he added.
US Express Auto
Usedcarsupplies.com It is true that modern cars of many segments no longer require a key to physically turn
Watkins Auto Sales the engine over as push-button start has become widespread. The BMW executive also
Wheels & Deals Auto Sales LLC said the brand is seriously looking into whether the move away from car keys is feasible.
"Whether we do it right now or at some point in the future, remains to be seen."
Wheels Autoworks
Winchester Paint and Body Inc. There are some safety concerns that could surround a smartphone app acting as a key to
Wise Bros. Autos start the car. To start (excuse the pun), it would be quite unfortunate if a smartphone were
Wynning Motor Co. LLC to malfunction or the app itself crashed for some reason. Not to mention, if the driver
Yadda Auto Brokers LLC were to lose their phone, it would mean he or she's car keys would be taken with it. BMW
Yes! Automotive explored a keyless future years ago after mulling over near-field communications to make
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