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 ...

Toyota's Connected Services package includes Remote Connect, which supports smartphone-based remote starts. However, Toyota will now charge $8 per month to remotely start newer cars with a key fob, ...

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 ...

Remote start systems don't damage modern engines despite common myths, but poor installation and excessive idling habits can create real problems.

Using an actual key to rev your car's engine seems to be a thing of the past. In recent years, nearly every car manufacturer has started providing buyers with remote-start options, letting users start ...

Physical key fobs won't feature a remote start button any longer. But Toyota's Connected Services will still offer the function, for a price. It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early ...

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 ...

Mazda recently surprised customers by requiring them to sign up for a subscription in order to keep certain services. Now, notable right-to-repair advocate Louis Rossmann is calling out the brand. He ...

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