The days of replacing a car key by having an inexpensive blank copied and cut at a hardware store are pretty much over. Most new cars today come either with a push-button start system or keyless entry ...

Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going. My ...

Car theft isn’t just a broken window anymore, and a key fob protector can be a cheap way to fight back. The modern version is quiet, fast, and tech-driven. Thieves have learned how to exploit ...

I have some pretty mixed feelings about modern proximity keys/key fobs/smart keys/whatever. Complex feelings. On the one hand, they’re fantastic; they allow you to just approach your car and it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This is the most exciting car hack we’ve seen in, well, forever. Watch closely as Canadian Ricky Tang walks away from his car, ...

Thieves in Chicagoland can steal cars in just minutes using cloned key fobs. Here's what police say drivers should know.

Today, Kirby’s focus has shifted toward following industry news, and he has a sincere passion for one-off and tuned vehicles, car toys (especially LEGO brand,) and anything else even closely related ...

Recent reports have raised concerns about ability for a vehicle hacks. A family in Ocean County, Maryland fell victim to a new type of automobile theft -- a key fob signal hack that allowed thieves to ...

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 key fob quickly and safely. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...