Detectives traced the crimes to a team capable of reprogramming blank key fobs, changing VIN numbers, and even wrapping stolen cars in new colors before selling them out of state. Police explained ...

St. Charles police have broken open a massive stolen car ring. The evidence is lined up outside their police department. In a ...

Lost keys are a thing of the past with Truckle, the Ford F-150 key fob belt buckle. Blending old-school Americana, cowboy craftsmanship, and modern convenience, Ford has announced a wearable key fob ...

Police in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are warning the public about a new car theft trend that relies on technology and doesn't necessarily involve forced entry. The trend is called key fob cloning, or ...

I came across possibly one of the weirdest official automotive accessories this morning, courtesy of a friend’s social media feed. It’s called the “Truckle,” and it’s a hand-crafted silver and bronze ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., police are urging vehicle owners to take extra precautions. Criminals are increasingly using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

Most car keys these days aren't actually keys, instead being a key fob used to electronically lock and unlock your vehicle. But what happens if you drive off without them? Well, unsurprisingly, it's ...

Quebec Superior Court authorized a class-action suit Wednesday that seeks to compensate car theft victims up to $1,500 on the grounds their electronic car keys were outsmarted and hacked by car ...

Prosecutors say an alleged car theft ring uses key fob programmers to steal cars, change their VINs and sell them to make a profit. GET ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. NEW TONIGHT AT SIX. ACROSS OUR AREA.

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 ...

The fob for your Chevrolet should work for years, but eventually, the battery will need replacing. When you look at the fob, it might not be obvious how to do this. In some cases, you just slide a ...