Knizek says the iPhone setup process for BMW’s digital key can be time consuming, but when complete, it was fairly easy to get into and start up CR’s rented BMW M440i xDrive with the iPhone.

The BMW Digital Key is as slim as a credit card but can be used to replace a conventional key. It is standard equipment on the new BMW M135 hot hatch ($63,990 plus on-road costs) and an option on ...

Apple introduced support for digital car keys in iOS 13.6 and later last year, and BMW was the first and to date only automaker to roll out the feature, starting with the 2021 5 Series and later ...

The first model to work with Apple's car key will be the 2021 BMW 5 Series, which comes out in July. No doubt other brands will be eager to add this to their tech spec list, too, and, as Apple ...