Meanwhile, from Toyota's marketing materials, a remote start function that allows you to start the engine and turn on the air conditioner without getting in the vehicle from a distance using a key ...

Toyota had no intention of 'monthly system' in the case that the 'remote start' function that can start the engine without getting in the vehicle using the key fob (remote key) was incorporated in ...

To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.

Porsche 997: Why is My Key Fob Remote Not Working? When you try to use your key fob only to discover that it's not responding, your first thought might be that the battery is dead. This is one ...

But this is a physical key fob that needs to communicate directly with the vehicle via radio frequency—no remote connection back to Toyota is needed. So why require a subscription?

While many car keys require a trip to the dealership and some cash to duplicate them, others are much easier. You can even ...

When the battery is removed from the key fob, the fob can lose its ‘memory’ or programming. If the key fob is not working after replacing its battery, a reprogramming procedure may be required.

A spokesperson told The Drive that making the key fob remote start part of a subscription plan was an "unintentional" move.

The launch of Proton’s first ever B-segment SUV is upon us. As a prelude to the grand unveiling event, we are treated to a single photo of what appears to be the X50’s key fob, … ...