Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...

Remember when BMW wanted to charge drivers to use Apple CarPlay? How about the subscription required for the Mercedes EQS’s rear-wheel steering functionality in Europe? It turns out that luxury ...

Want to Remote-Start Your Toyota With a Fob? That'll Be $8 Per Month Toyota's Connected Services package includes Remote Connect, which supports smartphone-based remote starts. However, Toyota will ...

Current Toyota drivers might not be thrilled about having to subscribe just to remotely start from their key fobs, but what about new buyers? There's mixed news. The automaker told Roadshow in a ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

Automakers keep trying to get a piece of that sweet, sweet subscription income. Now, it’s Toyota’s turn. In terms of technology, this remote-start feature is no different from using the fob to unlock ...

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Modern car keys come with hidden features that many drivers never use. From remotely controlling windows and locating your ...

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Hidden car key features: One of the most useful hidden features is the remote window control function. In many vehicles, ...