Automotive Technology

Modern vehicles contain kilometers of wiring, dozens of computers, and wireless connections to the outside world. From keyless entry to CAN bus hacking, explore the technologies that make today's cars smart—and vulnerable.

Explore Automotive Technology

1949-Present

Keyless Entry & Immobilizers

RKE, PKE, rolling codes, transponder keys, UWB security

1980s-Present

Remote Start

Cellular, smartphone apps, telematics integration

1896-Present

Car Alarms & Security

Sensors, LoJack, GPS tracking, immobilizers

1980-1996

GM ALDL Protocol

Assembly Line Diagnostic Link — GM proprietary 160/8192 baud serial

1980-1996

OBD 1 & 1.5 Protocols

Ford EEC, Chrysler CCD/SCI, Toyota TCCS, Honda 3-pin, OBD 1.5 transition

1996-Present

OBD-II Diagnostics

DTCs, Mode 1-10, protocols, the hacking gateway

1986-Present

CAN Bus

Vehicle networking, ECUs, hacking attack surface

1996-Present

Telematics

Connected cars, GPS tracking, OTA updates, OnStar

2000s-Present

DSRC & V2X

Vehicle-to-Everything communication — DSRC, C-V2X, safety applications