The extreme cold affects not only car batteries, but also can affect the battery-powered key fobs that start many newer vehicles. Cold weather causes the fob battery’s chemical reactions to slow, ...

An off-duty Philadelphia sheriff's deputy and a family member shot at a teenager who had broken into the deputy's car and may have been trying to steal it, according to police. Officers were called to ...

Once upon a time, stealing a car meant knowing your way around a lockpick and some wires. It took effort, noise, and a fair bit of nerve. These days, thieves are up against more advanced anti-theft ...

Most of us will know someone who has had their car stolen in the past few years. Virtually all vehicles have standard-fit electronic security systems, and while this has thwarted thieves who use ...

Josh Rojas has been a multimedia journalist with Spectrum Bay News 9 since 2006. In his view, the best stories are those which are compelling, impactful, and often serve as calls to action. Josh began ...

Car thieves are clever operators – and they need to be, because car makers continually develop ever-more sophisticated security systems. And with the rise of keyless entry systems, thieves – sadly – ...

Stressed-out mice with a history of dieting ate more high-fat foods than similarly stressed mice not previously on diets, according to a new study. The findings suggest that moderate diets change how ...

The Melbourne real estate market is leading a "decisive recovery", according to property portal Domain, as the city hits a four-year high for its median house price after strong g ...