Mazda Throws Away Key for USB

by Dawn Kawamoto ZDNet News, 1 Sep 2005 Mazda has created a concept car that uses a USB drive as its ignition key. The USB (universal serial bus) feature will be part of its Sassou concept car, a small hatchback aimed at the youth market, Mazda said this week. Sassou uses a USB "key" and interface port that will let drivers program and load files onto the car's hard drive. Read more