New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.

Key fobs are pretty standard ways to lock and unlock your car, but some key fobs do a whole lot more than just manipulating doors and starting your car.

You can tell a lot about someone from the car they drive. The data that many vehicles now collect can reveal the patterns of our daily lives and provide insights into our behaviour, actions and ...

C8 Corvette owner Joey Annoreno took to a Facebook group to complain about his key fob. “Has anyone else noticed that the button icons are already coming off? I’ve had the car since the first ...

Driving off without your key fob won’t immediately stop the car, but you might not be able to restart or lock it once you reach your destination.

Weak encryption in Tesla Model S key fobs allowed all-too-easy theft, but you can set a PIN code on your Tesla to protect it.

1. Check for a Manual Key Hidden in the Fob Most modern key fobs, even for push-to-start vehicles, include a hidden mechanical key. Look for a small release switch or button on your key fob.

Before remote keyless entry systems started appearing on American Motors vehicles in 1983, the term key fob was generally used to describe any small decorative token attached to a keychain. They ...