Ford Can Now Shut Down Your Truck Even If The Key Was Stolen

To use Start Inhibit, customers must have and use the FordPass application. Within it, they can disable the engine remotely.

Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford’s Stolen Vehicle Services, which was launched with the 2024 F-150 model year, added a “Start Inhibit” feature that ...

Ford uses tech, cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford's Stolen Vehicle Services, which was launched with the 2024 F-150 model year, added a “Start Inhibit” feature that allows owners to disable an F-150’s engine from a smartphone by using the ...

My car lock is frozen! Simple fixes for a frozen car lock

Here’s how to prevent a lock freeze-up: BEFORE the winter cold arrives, apply a silicone-based lubricant or graphite to locks ...

Cut-price Model Y Standard soon arrives in Britain - will a cheaper version of Tesla's best-selling EV be a hit?

Tesla has brought its Model Y Standard - a more 'affordable' entry-level version of the SUV - to the UK. It's on sale now, ...
Los Angeles Times

Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here’s how to protect your vehicle

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or “push to start” vehicles, police warn, but there ...
Raleigh News & Observer

New to The Street Announcing Applications to Attend FOB SUMMIT 2026 Are Now Open

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 26, 2025 / NTTS and HPB today announced the return of FOB 2026: From Summit to Solution, taking place in New York City on March 10-11, 2026. Following ...
Jalopnik

What Actually Happens If You Leave Your Key Fob Behind While Driving

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, ...
WXIX-TV

Thieves are cloning key fobs for certain vehicles in order to steal them, experts say

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Car thieves are using key fob cloning technology to steal vehicles in Las Vegas, according to authorities. DMV officials said the word has been spreading on how to do it, ...