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12:03 Technology Chevy Corvette C8 can be driven away and restarted without key fob

Chevy Corvette C8 can be driven away and restarted without key fob

Does Chevrolet have a specific reason for this functionality?
By Brian Potter 08 February 2022
Police UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

This Game Boy cracks a different kind of code.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Industry Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Police have reported making nine arrests as part of an ongoing case involving a gang suspected of stealing more than 70 Range Rovers.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Commercial Vehicles Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

It's not just cars that are being targeted by opportunistic, tech-savvy crims.
By James Fossdyke 17 April 2020
General Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Tracker reckons 92 percent of cars are taken without the keys.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
16:18 Weird Behold the glitzy £425,000 custom key for a Bugatti Chiron

Behold the glitzy £425,000 custom key for a Bugatti Chiron

It looks nice, but this is still just a key fob.
By Chris Bruce 04 December 2019
Weird The Ferrari Roma's key is the most Ferrari thing ever

The Ferrari Roma's key is the most Ferrari thing ever

Make sure everyone knows you own a Ferrari.
By Jeff Perez 15 November 2019
Safety Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Some cars can be taken in seconds.
By Dominik Wilde 13 August 2019
Technology Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

More than nine in 10 vehicles stolen and recovered in the county were taken in this way.
By James Fossdyke 15 May 2019
Technology Charging Apple Pencils are preventing owners from unlocking their cars

Charging Apple Pencils are preventing owners from unlocking their cars

Technology is a wonderful thing, when it works – and doesn't prevent other things from working in the process.
By Cam VanDerHorst 19 April 2019
Technology Ford introduces theft-proof keyless fobs

Ford introduces theft-proof keyless fobs

Britain's two best-selling cars can be fitted with the new tech.
By Dominik Wilde 12 April 2019
Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

In total, 2018 saw insurance companies pay out £16k a minute.
By James Fossdyke 04 April 2019
Police Six of the 11 cars launched this year have 'poor' security ratings

Six of the 11 cars launched this year have 'poor' security ratings

Inadequate safety measures to counter keyless car crime raise concerns
By Dominik Wilde 22 March 2019
Police The BMW X5 is the UK's most stolen car

The BMW X5 is the UK's most stolen car

Luxury brands top the table as keyless car theft continues to rise.
By Dominik Wilde 19 February 2019
Technology Study finds most keyless cars vulnerable to hacks

Study finds most keyless cars vulnerable to hacks

Only few Jaguar Land Rover models were successful.
By Anthony Karr 29 January 2019
Police Keyless systems to blame for car theft rise

Keyless systems to blame for car theft rise

Keyless systems may make driving more convenient, but they also make stealing easier too.
By Dominik Wilde 18 September 2018
General Thatcham offers security tips for keyless entry

Thatcham offers security tips for keyless entry

Advice comes after police release shocking footage of a keyless car theft.
By Dominik Wilde 28 November 2017
Technology Motorists warned against remote key hackers

Motorists warned against remote key hackers

Keyless entry may be a help, but it's also proving to be a hindrance.
By Dominik Wilde 28 October 2017
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