Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at ...
Motoring USA on MSN

How Your Key Fob Can Be Hacked From Across the Street

Criminals no longer need to touch your car or even stand near it to break in. Many modern key fobs transmit low power signals continuously so the vehicle can detect the fob when the owner approaches.
Los Angeles Times

Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here’s how to protect your vehicle

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or “push to start” vehicles, police warn, but there ...
WFSB

Thieves are cloning key fobs for certain vehicles in order to steal them, experts say

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Car thieves are using key fob cloning technology to steal vehicles in Las Vegas, according to authorities. DMV officials said the word has been spreading on how to do it, ...
Autoblog

Ford Turns the F-150 Key Fob Into a Cowboy Belt Buckle Called the ‘Truckle’

View post: 2002 Volkswagen EuroVan Winnebago Camper Conversion For Sale With 88,000 Miles Blending old-school Americana, cowboy craftsmanship, and modern convenience, Ford has announced a wearable key ...
Carscoops

Ford’s Truckle Key Fob Belt Buckle Might Be The Most American Thing Since The F-150 Itself

Ford is celebrating 50 years of the F-150 in a way that’s part country style, part practical, and definitely all-American. The automaker has teamed up with A Cut Above Buckles, a boutique metalwork ...
USA Today

Ford F-150 celebrates 50 years with wearable key fob buckle

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150 pickup. The $200 "Truckle" commemorates the anniversary and provides a spot to store a key fob. If misplacing the key fob to your Ford F-150 pickup ...
Ars Technica

Keep losing your key fob? Ford’s new “Truckle” is the answer.

I came across possibly one of the weirdest official automotive accessories this morning, courtesy of a friend’s social media feed. It’s called the “Truckle,” and it’s a hand-crafted silver and bronze ...
Detroit Free Press

Ford says it has answer to misplaced key fob worries

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150 pickup. The $200 "Truckle" commemorates the anniversary and provides a spot to store a key fob. If misplacing the key fob to your Ford F-150 pickup ...
Men's Journal

Without Good Batteries, Your Smoke Alarm Could Fail You. Here's How to Replace Them Properly

View post: New Study Names the 10 Most Fitness-Obsessed States View post: Ariat's 'Superb' Western Boots That Are 'Comfortable Right Out of the Box' Are Nearly 50% Off Men’s Journal aims to feature ...
Jalopnik

Your Car Key Fob Is Dirtier Than You Think, Here's How To Clean It Safely

Time to stop holding your keys in your mouth. What do you mean, you don't do that? It's the most convenient way to hold them when you're grasping a bag of groceries while trying to get out your ...