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Car Keys Express secures patents for “killer app”; poised to disrupt 30-year dealership monopoly.

Car Keys Express secures patents for “killer app”; poised to disrupt 30-year ...

Company rebrands Universal EZ Installer to Key Genius; app allows consumers to program replacement keys with their smartphones. Louisville, KY, ...

Car Keys Express wins Best New Product award at world’s largest car parts trade show.

Car Keys Express wins Best New Product award at world’s largest ...

World’s first and only universal do-it-yourself key programmer single-handedly unlocks $3.0 billion car key monopoly. Louisville, KY, March 12, 2024—Car Keys ...

Car Keys Express Retail Products Set New Vehicle Compatibility Benchmark

Car Keys Express Retail Products Set New Vehicle Compatibility Benchmark

Latest “Universal Smart Key” release vaults product coverage to 175 million vehicles. Louisville, KY, August 14, 2023—Car Keys Express, the US-based global ...

Car Keys Express Announces New Universal “Smart” Key, the World’s Most Advanced Car Key.

Car Keys Express Announces New Universal “Smart” Key, the World’s Most ...

The Universal Smart Key represents the latest and most advanced key technology available, combining 250 OEM smart keys into a single ...

Car Keys Express Introduces New Combination for Hardware Retailers: The World’s First Fully-Automated Car Key Cutting Machine Together With The World’s First Consumer Pairing Device

Car Keys Express Introduces New Combination for Hardware Retailers: The World’s ...

Keys NOW!™ machines instantly replace car keys—including “smart” keys and high-security “laser-cut” keys, allowing hardware retailers to regain category ...

Car Keys Express celebrates its 20th anniversary

Car Keys Express celebrates its 20th anniversary

Company is on a mission to make replacing car keys simple and affordable again. Louisville, KY, November 18, 2022—From bootstraps to ...

Car Keys Express to Launch Exciting New Products at 2021 AAPEX

Car Keys Express to Launch Exciting New Products at 2021 AAPEX

Company to present new innovations disrupting the key replacement industry Louisville, KY, November 1, 2021—Car Keys Express, the US-based global leader ...

Car Keys Express to unveil breakthrough technologies at the 2021 National Hardware Show

Car Keys Express to unveil breakthrough technologies at the 2021 National Hardware Show

New key cutting and pairing technologies to revolutionize modern key replacement for retailers. Louisville, KY, October 21, 2021—Car Keys Express, the ...

Car Keys Express wins Inc. 5000 award for 6th consecutive year.

Car Keys Express wins Inc. 5000 award for 6th consecutive year.

The US-based global leader in automotive key replacement has earned a spot on the coveted list every year since 2016. Louisville, ...

Car Keys Express signs national distribution deals with 3 leading US retailers

Car Keys Express signs national distribution deals with 3 leading US retailers

The US-based global leader in automotive key replacement to supply Universal Car Remotes to more than 13,000 stores. Louisville, KY, April 1, 2021—...

Car Keys Express Wins National Supply Agreement with Leading Automotive Parts Retailer

Car Keys Express Wins National Supply Agreement with Leading Automotive Parts Retailer

The US-based global leader in automotive key replacement becomes the primary vendor for the retail partner’s key replacement category. ...

Car Keys Express Launches World’s First Fully-Automated Car Key Cutting Machine

Car Keys Express Launches World’s First Fully-Automated Car Key Cutting Machine

Keys NOW!™ automatically duplicates all types of popular North American automotive keys, as well as residential keys, eliminating difficult key ...

 Car Keys Express Introduces the World’s First Car Key Vending Machine

Car Keys Express Introduces the World’s First Car Key Vending Machine

Keys NOW!™ Vending makes car keys and house keys; poised to transform the retail key replacement industry. Louisville, KY, December 1, 2020—...

Car Keys Express Launches FleetHero, Key and Title Management Service

Car Keys Express Launches FleetHero, Key and Title Management Service

First-of-its-kind, comprehensive service streamlines storage, inventory, and logistics for vehicle keys and titles. Louisville, KY, November 16, 2020—Car Keys Express (CKE), ...

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" Award

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" Award

Automotive key replacement and reconditioning services provider Car Keys Express earned a spot on Inc. 5000 for the fifth consecutive year. ...

Car Keys Express Launches Groundbreaking Car Key Replacement App

Car Keys Express Launches Groundbreaking Car Key Replacement App

Optical Key Recognition™ technology allows consumers to skip dealerships, make keys using their cell phone. Louisville, KY—August 31, 2020—Car Keys ...

Car Keys Express Acquires New Louisville, KY Headquarters, Doubles Size

Car Keys Express Acquires New Louisville, KY Headquarters, Doubles Size

Site to be transformed into a state-of-the-art global headquarters. Louisville, KY, August 21, 2020—Car Keys Express today announced the relocation of ...

Car Keys Express Expands Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key Product Line to Cover Toyota Vehicles

Car Keys Express Expands Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key Product Line to Cover Toyota ...

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 13, 2020—The product development division of Car Keys Express introduces consumer-programmable Simple™ Keys for Toyota vehicles. The new ...

Car Keys Express Celebrates 2,000,000th Key Blank Customer

Car Keys Express Celebrates 2,000,000th Key Blank Customer

Automotive key replacement leader demonstrates strong continued growth. Louisville, KY, April 20, 2020 — Car Keys Express, world leader in automotive key replacement, ...

Case Study: Car Keys Express Proves Latent Consumer Demand for Automotive Keys at Retail

Case Study: Car Keys Express Proves Latent Consumer Demand for Automotive Keys ...

Results show consumers are eager for a low-cost alternative to dealership key replacement. Louisville, KY, April 17 2020— In collaboration with a ...

Car Keys Express Expands Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key Product Line to Cover Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Vehicles

Car Keys Express Expands Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key Product Line to Cover Chrysler, ...

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 6, 2020—The product development division of Car Keys Express introduces consumer-programmable Simple™ Keys for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep ...

Car Keys Express Launches Revolutionary Key Imaging Technology at NADA 2020.

Car Keys Express Launches Revolutionary Key Imaging Technology at NADA 2020.

The unique technology offers dealerships the opportunity to easily offer key replacement to service lane customers. Las Vegas, NV, February 14, 2020—...

Car Keys Express Expands Line of Consumer-Programmable Universal Nissan and Infiniti Simple™ Keys

Car Keys Express Expands Line of Consumer-Programmable Universal Nissan and Infiniti Simple™ ...

LOUISVILLE, KY, February 14, 2020—The product development division of Car Keys Express announces expanded coverage for the world’s first consumer-programmable, ...

Car Keys Express Wins AAPEX 2019 Best New Product Award

Car Keys Express Wins AAPEX 2019 Best New Product Award

The company is recognized for the Car Keys Express App, which allows businesses and consumers to make keys with a ...

Car Care Express, Mobile Vehicle Reconditioning Leader, Opens Recon U Training Program

Car Care Express, Mobile Vehicle Reconditioning Leader, Opens Recon U Training Program

The new program offers in-depth technical skills training to technicians. Louisville, KY, October 29, 2019— Last month, Car Care Express launched a ...

New EZ Installer™ Pro from Car Keys Express Pairs Keys Without Expensive Programming Equipment.

New EZ Installer™ Pro from Car Keys Express Pairs Keys Without Expensive ...

Add new keys to multiple vehicles using plug and pair technology. Louisville, KY—October 20, 2019—Car Keys Express’ EZ Installer™ technology ...

Car Keys Express Expands Line of Aftermarket Keys with Release of Remote Keys for Ford Vehicles

Car Keys Express Expands Line of Aftermarket Keys with Release of Remote ...

The new aftermarket keys provide “better-than-OEM” alternative for nearly three million Ford owners. Car Keys Express announces the addition of ...

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" Award

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" Award

Automotive key replacement and reconditioning services provider Car Keys Express earned a spot on Inc. 5000 for the fourth consecutive year. ...

Car Keys Express Announces Regional Distribution Agreement

Car Keys Express Announces Regional Distribution Agreement

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19, 2019— Car Keys Express is pleased to announce a regional distribution agreement with Wallace Hardware to deliver Car ...

Car Keys Express Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement

Car Keys Express Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement

LOUISVILLE, KY, February 21, 2019— Car Keys Express is pleased to announce a global distribution agreement with Orgill, Inc. to deliver Car ...

Car Keys Express Expands Simple™ Key Product Line to Include “Do-It-Yourself” Transponder Key Replacement

Car Keys Express Expands Simple™ Key Product Line to Include “Do-It-Yourself” Transponder ...

LOUISVILLE, KY, February 6, 2019 — Car Keys Express, the world-leader in automotive key replacement, has unveiled the first ever “do-it-yourself” transponder key ...

Car Keys Express Expands Retail Product Offering

Car Keys Express Expands Retail Product Offering

New SKUs increase vehicle coverage for retailers and their customers. LOUISVILLE, KY., December, 31, 2018— Car Keys Express announces the expansion of ...

Car Keys Express Awarded US Patent for Industry-Disrupting Universal Key Technology

Car Keys Express Awarded US Patent for Industry-Disrupting Universal Key Technology

The patent secures the company's industry-unique keyless entry technology. Louisville, KY., October, 30, 2018— Car Keys Express, a global technology leader in ...

Car Keys Express launches Simple™ Key product line at AAPEX 2018.

Car Keys Express launches Simple™ Key product line at AAPEX 2018.

The automotive key replacement kit allows retailers to offer consumers a simple, “do-it-yourself” solution for replacing modern car keys. Las ...

Car Keys Express grows to over 400 team members.

Car Keys Express grows to over 400 team members.

Louisville, KY., September 1, 2018 – When Mark Lanwehr, Founder and Owner of Car Keys Express, started selling used car remotes online from ...

Car Keys Express wins Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 Award for the third year in a row.

Car Keys Express wins Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 Award for the third year ...

Inc. Magazine Unveils It's 37th Annual List of America's Fastest-Growting Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 LOUISVILLE, KY August 20, 2018 – Inc. Magazine revealed ...

Car Keys Express Partners with Local Foundation on School Supply Drive

Car Keys Express Partners with Local Foundation on School Supply Drive

Employees to donate school supplies and volunteer in support of the Family Scholar House. Louisville, KY., July 2, 2018 – Car Keys Express ...

Car Keys Express, Automotive Key Replacement Leader, Announces Acquisition of Complete Auto Reconditioning Services

Car Keys Express, Automotive Key Replacement Leader, Announces Acquisition of Complete Auto ...

Louisville, KY, July 1, 2018— Car Keys Express is announcing acquisition of Louisville-based automotive reconditioning company Complete Auto Reconditioning Services (CARS). The ...

Car Keys Express Launches First Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key

Car Keys Express Launches First Consumer-Programmable Simple™ Key

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 26, 2018— The product development division of Car Keys Express announces the release of the world’s first consumer-programmable, ...

Car Keys Express Launches Universal Aftermarket General Motors Flip Key

Car Keys Express Launches Universal Aftermarket General Motors Flip Key

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 19, 2018— The product development division of Car Keys Express announces the release of the world’s first universal ...

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Kentucky Best Bets

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Kentucky Best Bets

The Award Recognizes Companies Positively Impacting Kentucky’s Economic Development Louisville, KY, March, 30, 2018— Car Keys Express has been named one ...

Car Keys Express, Leader in Key Replacement, Launches Mobile Reconditioning Division

Car Keys Express, Leader in Key Replacement, Launches Mobile Reconditioning Division

With the Addition of Car Care Express, the Company Now Offers a Single-Vendor Solution for Keys and Vehicle Reconditioning Louisville, ...

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Business First Award

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Business First Award

The award honors Louisville-area companies which demonstrate excellence. LOUISVILLE, KY, December 6, 2017— Car Keys Express (CKE) has been named 2017 Business of ...

Car Keys Express Wins EnterpriseCorp’s 2017 FAST Innovation Award

Car Keys Express Wins EnterpriseCorp’s 2017 FAST Innovation Award

The Award Recognizes the Region’s Most Innovative Companies (Louisville, KY) – Monday evening, Car Keys Express received a FAST Innovation ...

Car Keys Express Unlocks Multibillion-Dollar Retail Opportunity at AAPEX 2017.

Car Keys Express Unlocks Multibillion-Dollar Retail Opportunity at AAPEX 2017.

The industry-leading key replacement company is applying its successful formula to retail. LOUISVILLE, KY, October 16, 2017—Car Keys Express is debuting ...

Car Keys Express Launches Mobile-to-Consumer Service.

Car Keys Express Launches Mobile-to-Consumer Service.

The successful key replacement company transforms how consumers replace keys. Louisville, KY October 11, 2017: Car Keys Express, the world’s largest ...

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Inc. Magazine Inc. 5000 Award

Car Keys Express Wins 2017 Inc. Magazine Inc. 5000 Award

For the Second Year in a Row, Car Keys Express Wins the Inc. 5000 Award, Ranking No. 2864 with Three-Year Sales Growth ...

Car Keys Express’ Coast-to-Coast Expansion Continues

Car Keys Express’ Coast-to-Coast Expansion Continues

LOUISVILLE, KY, JUNE 21, 2017 -- Car Keys Express, America’s leading on-site, mobile key replacement company, continues its rapid expansion in ...

Ernst & Young names Mark Lanwehr, Founder of Car Keys Express, Winner of Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award

Ernst & Young names Mark Lanwehr, Founder of Car Keys Express, Winner ...

Lanwehr joins three decades of groundbreaking entrepreneurs in manufacturing. Louisville, KY, June 29, 2017 – EY today announced that Mark Lanwehr, Founder and ...

Car Keys Express Goes International

Car Keys Express Goes International

America’s Leading Mobile Key Replacement Company Announces Canadian Expansion LOUISVILLE, KY, JUNE 20, 2017 -- Car Keys Express, America’s only ...

Car Keys Express’ Sales Growth Leads to Accelerated Expansion

Car Keys Express’ Sales Growth Leads to Accelerated Expansion

Car Keys Express, America’s only nationwide, discount mobile key replacement company, announces an increase in coverage areas for the 8...

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's 2016 Inc. 5000 Award

Car Keys Express Wins Inc. Magazine's 2016 Inc. 5000 Award

Car Keys Express ranks among top half of honorees with three-year sales growth of 144% Car Keys Express ...

iKeyless/Car Keys Express acquires new production facility

iKeyless/Car Keys Express acquires new production facility

iKeyless continues expansion by acquiring additional 25,000 square foot production facility, adjacent to the current home office and ...

AAPEX "Best New Product" winner, Universal Car Keys, to debut at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

AAPEX "Best New Product" winner, Universal Car Keys, to debut ...

Fresh off its “Best New Product” win at APPEX five weeks ago, Solid Keys USA is pleased ...

Universal Car Keys Wins AAPEX 2015 Best New Product Award

Universal Car Keys Wins AAPEX 2015 Best New Product Award

Las Vegas, NV USA: Universal Car Keys were voted “Best New Product” at the 2015 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in ...

iKeyless Launches Universal Car Keys at AAPEX

iKeyless Launches Universal Car Keys at AAPEX

Louisville, KY USA-- iKeyless, LLC announces the development of their new division Solid Keys USA, a high-tech aftermarket automotive key ...

Car Keys Express builds service vehicle upfitting facility.

Car Keys Express builds service vehicle upfitting facility.

To facilitate its continued nationwide expansion, Car Keys Express builds a 3,000 square foot, four bay upfitting facility ...

Universal Car Remote Featured on Fox's TechTake

Universal Car Remote Featured on Fox's TechTake

Fox reporter Adam Housley tests out gadgets for journalists on location. See what Housley has to say about our very ...

Dick DeBartolo, The Giz Wiz, features Universal Car Remote on website

Dick DeBartolo, The Giz Wiz, features Universal Car Remote on website

Dick DeBartolo, The Giz Wiz, talks up the Universal Car Remote after seeing it at the National Hardware Show in ...

iKeyless releases world’s first Universal Car Remote

iKeyless releases world’s first Universal Car Remote

iKeyless launches the world’s first Universal Car Remote. The iKeyless Universal Car Remote works on millions ...

iKeyless acquires new production facility

iKeyless acquires new production facility

To facilitate its continued expansion, iKeyless acquires a new 12,000 square foot facility to house its growing production ...

iKeyless renovates headquarters

iKeyless renovates headquarters

Expansion/improvement plan of the company’s headquarters in downtown Louisville, KY. The plan includes an expanded ...

iKeyless acquires new corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky

iKeyless acquires new corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky

iKeyless announces the purchase of a new headquarters building and relocation to downtown Louisville’s NuLu district. ...

iKeyless launches research and development division

iKeyless launches research and development division

iKeyless announces the launch of its research and development division at its Louisville, KY headquarters. The new ...

iKeyless tests mobile key service

iKeyless tests mobile key service

iKeyless.com begins experimenting servicing business fleets and car dealerships under the FleetKeys™ brand.