Last winter, a hacker who goes by the handle Jmaxxz was looking for a Christmas present for his girlfriend. She’d recently flown back from a work trip and complained that her fingers had been ...

Those with the remote engine start (RES) feature for their vehicle will tell you it's a joy to have, especially in very hot or frigid weather. This king of all convenience features allows a car owner ...

Mazda Connected Services are offered through the automaker’s MyMazda app. There, once owners part with $10 a month, they can gain access to features like remote vehicle control, vehicle finder and ...

Let’s face it - technology is paramount in this day and age. We know it, you know it, the kids know it, and the auto industry knows it. Starting a vehicle with a mobile phone isn’t a new concept, but ...

In the Odyssey, Homer repeatedly describes the spreading light of a new day as “rosy-fingered dawn.” The dawn of subscription-based vehicle features is upon us, but instead of rosy fingers, these are ...

While some modern vehicles come standard with remote start features, it’s still relatively uncommon. That’s a shame because if you live somewhere where cold weather, snow, and ice are frequent ...

Those with the remote engine start (RES) feature for their vehicle will tell you it's a joy to have, especially in very hot or frigid weather. This king of all convenience features allows a car owner ...

DroneMobile, an iPhone app for vehicle GPS, security and remote start. Firstech is the maker of the CompuStar brand. DroneMobile is billed as a two-part system: a GPS and cellular module, and a free ...

With more vehicles getting over-the-air (OTA) updates and even some remote control features via smartphone apps such as Ford's FordPass or Genesis's homegrown effort, new cars are very connected.

Mazda has released a new app which can operate a number of systems on the brand’s vehicles. Called Mazda Mobile Start, the app will allow you to start your vehicle remotely, check your door lock ...