Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and later ...

Driving away without your key fob can cause several kinds of problems and inconveniences. Fortunately, there are also several ...

Mazda is the latest brand to find itself in the middle of a fight over subscription features on cars after quietly removing remote start functionality from key fobs in 2021. Since then, remote start ...

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There have been reports in the news for a couple of years now that it’s quite easy to steal cars with keyless entry systems, ...

During my recent visit to the Chrysler dealer, they suggested that I replace all six of the spark plugs. The car has only 23,000 miles on it.

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vehicle theft is a serious problem nationwide, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that a car was stolen ...

Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or "push to start" vehicles, police warn, but there are steps ...

Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your ...