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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech ...

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 ...

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 ...

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and later ...

Looking to upgrade your driving experience? Consider investing in a remote starter. With a handy remote starter in your pocket, you can control the environment inside your car before you ever get into ...

For many drivers, our car key fob is just as invaluable as our keys themselves. When's the last time you opened your car door manually with a key? Besides unlocking and locking the doors, the gadget ...