Let’s face it - technology is paramount in this day and age. We know it, you know it, the kids know it, and the auto industry knows it. Starting a vehicle with a mobile phone isn’t a new concept, but ...

The 2013 Chevy Equinox may or may not be equipped with this feature, which allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. The best way to determine whether or not a vehicle is equipped with ...

Modern cars become more and more loaded with novel technology, and a prime example of that is BMW, who is offering a special ‘Remote Engine Start’ feature for select models with its iDrive Operating ...

Chevrolet’s remote-start function is a real boon. It can save you time when escaping a hoard of hungry zombies by letting you start your car’s engine before you hop behind the wheel. On a more serious ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter is fast approaching for folks in the Northern Hemisphere, and the colder months can be rough on vehicles. We have to dig them out after ...

Regular readers are probably just as tired of us talking about Chicago’s polar vortex winter as we are tired of persistent cold temperatures. If there’s one car feature we can point to that made one ...

Remote Start is an OnStar feature that remotely starts an automobile. It is useful in extreme climate conditions, as it allows the vehicle to use its HVAC system to change cabin temperature to a ...

For drivers who wake up to frozen windshields and subzero windchill, remote start has shifted from a nice-to-have gadget to a practical survival tool. What began as an aftermarket luxury is now ...

With temperatures dipping well into the negatives during the winter, it's no wonder some people don't mind leaving their vehicles running in their driveways for a while. After all, who wants to sit in ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...