Most drivers only use their key fob to lock and unlock doors. There's a lot more it can do, and some of these features are ...

In the Odyssey, Homer repeatedly describes the spreading light of a new day as “rosy-fingered dawn.” The dawn of subscription-based vehicle features is upon us, but instead of rosy fingers, these are ...

The Fraunhofer Institute for secure information technology (Munich, Germany) has developed the prototype of a remote car key which makes use of asymmetric encryption. The concept is much more secure ...

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 ...

Opening the doors of modern keyless cars is simple when it works, but it becomes a challenge when your key remote's batteries are dead. So, how do you get into your car without a charged key? The ...

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 ...

On a cold winter morning or a sweltering summer afternoon, you want your car started and climate-controlled. Like many other manufacturers, BMW is changing to a more connected vehicle model, allowing ...

Looking to upgrade your driving experience? Consider investing in a remote starter. With a handy remote starter in your pocket, you can control the environment inside your car before you ever get into ...