There’s a well-known movie trope in which a hacker takes control of the traffic lights in a city, causing general mayhem or ...

It happens to the best of us. You realize that your car keyfob battery is low, but you figure you have plenty of time left before it dies, and usually you do. But inevitably, it will run out of power ...

A finger about to touch the ignition button of a car. - PeopleImages/Shutterstock It happens to the best of us. You realize that your car keyfob battery is low, but ...

We’ve all experienced that split second of panic when we reach into a pocket and find... nothing. If you are down to your last key fob, you are essentially walking a tightrope. One misplaced bag or a ...

Losing or damaging a car key today is nothing like it was two decades ago. Modern vehicles rely on coded transponders, encrypted immobilisers and, in many cases, fully keyless systems that communicate ...

A local family is relieved after their stolen car and the dog that was inside were found. How the car was taken has stunned many people, however.“I never expected that to blow up the way it did,” said ...

Today’s cars have advanced equipment that seems to make everything easier until something goes wrong. While the key fob has been a great innovation and makes it so much simpler to get into the car, it ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are warning drivers of newer model push-to-start vehicles that thieves are using advanced technology to steal cars without needing the original key. "I've ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image credit: Wikimedia Dead fob battery in a parking garage at midnight? That sinking feeling hits different when you’re miles ...