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

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Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

Your car key fob is a small but mighty device. Have you ever wondered what would happen if it died while you were, say, at the grocery store? How do you start your car (or even get into your car!) ...

Keys are becoming a thing of the past for many new cars: most of us carry fobs now. But what happens if you lose one, or it stops working? Boston 25 News found a fob shortage is making it tricky. One ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

We’ve all been there: you’re fumbling through your bag, searching for your car keys, and then—bam!—you remember your trusty key fob is the magical little device that gets you into your car. But wait, ...

Three cheers for automotive minutiae! Earlier this week we asked you to indulge in some automotive minutiae and share with the class what they think are the best car key fobs, and I'm surprised by ...

Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...