http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-r...sed-insurance-due-to-theft-risk#ixzz3HSjJFhKgRange Rover models have apparently been targeted due to their keyless ignition systems, which thieves have managed to bypass using a handheld device that can be easily bought over the internet.
Whats interesting is the article points to demand from eastern europe as fuelling the spree, which if you ask me seems slightly spurious.Figures reported by The Guardian newspaper reveal that almost 300 Range Rover Evoques and Range Rover Sports were stolen between January and July of this year, as well as 63 BMW X5 and 3-series models.
Thieves are understood to be targeting these vehicles both because of their popularity in Europe and because of their keyless ignition systems, which can be ‘hacked’ by using a re-programmed key to gain access to the car.
I'm not sure exactly what the method is for getting into these vehicles. An EMP attack on the system is a possibility but there's more investigation needed to confirm that, but it is a sure fire way to get into a vehicle.So are they going to fix the problem though. This seems like a serious enough problem to recall the vehicles to get them fixed.
no but it's a luxury and something that fits in to the whole premium vehicle thing.I sure hope so. Knowing about this keyless ignition issue makes me want to just avoid them altogether. Is it really that hard to pull out a key and unlock the door/ start the engine anyway?
hopefully they don't start thinking like ford and make us start kicking out cars to unlock themI like not having to get my keys or remote out to get into a car, start it and drive off.
Does the XE have passive unlock/locking? where the car senses the remote and allows you to open the doors, trunk without a key or remotely unlocking.
