Dealerships have turned key fob programming into a quiet profit center, folding a few minutes of work into triple‑digit ...

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 ...

Modern cars have a lot of conveniences—interactive infotainment, maps, advanced safety systems, and even autonomous driving. All of these newer additions make a remote-start with a key fob seem like ...

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 ...

Programming one of Toyota'a new-generation Smart Keys requires you taking your car to the dealer to have it coded to the new key. Specialist computer programs are required as they have to pair your ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The convenience of remotely starting your car with a fob ...

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 ...

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The 2025 Toyota vehicles feature an updated remote start feature, according to a Courtesy Toyota of Brandon employee. But drivers aren’t sure if that’s a good thing. “If you’re a Toyota fan, you know ...

Subscription services are being introduced into the automobile industry as well, such as being able to own a car on a monthly flat rate basis and providing some car functions on a monthly basis.

Lots of cars have remote start functionality that allows you to turn on the engine with a simple press of the key fob. However, Toyota has gone down a slightly different route than most of its ...