Mazda Connected Services are offered through the automaker’s MyMazda app. There, once owners part with $10 a month, they can gain access to features like remote vehicle control, vehicle finder and ...

Remote car starters are not particularly a new technology. These can help you save that extra bit of time when you walk to your door, and simply ease your everyday life. However, if you’re looking to ...

Those with the remote engine start (RES) feature for their vehicle will tell you it's a joy to have, especially in very hot or frigid weather. This king of all convenience features allows a car owner ...

In the Odyssey, Homer repeatedly describes the spreading light of a new day as “rosy-fingered dawn.” The dawn of subscription-based vehicle features is upon us, but instead of rosy fingers, these are ...

Last year, and not coincidentally, right around this time, I became the proud owner of a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. When I bought the car, the dealership walked me through setting up the Toyota App, ...

Are remote starters a harmless convenience or an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage to your vehicle?

Owning a car used to feel pretty straightforward. You worked hard, chose the one that matched your daily life, signed the papers, and drove away knowing that apart from oil changes and the occasional ...