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Researchers Find Super Simple Way to Hack Tesla Keys

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The crew at Mysk has found a way to clone Tesla owners’ keys by hacking into the wireless internet networks at the automaker’s Supercharger stations. Hackers then prompt the user for a multi-factor authentication code, which allows them to access a Tesla account using an app on their smartphones.

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2024 Ford Mustang Comes With ‘Remote Rev’ System

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If you’re the kind of person that wants to make a strong impression on the neighborhood and are less than concerned whether it’s good or bad, Ford is offering 2024 model year Mustangs with a key fob that lets the holder remotely rev up the engine. While a pointless gimmick, it would be a lie to say that it doesn’t sound like fun.

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Hyundai and Kia Settle Lawsuit Over TikTok Thefts

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Hagens Berman , one of the law firms handling the case, said that the settlement comes in at more than $200 million, relating to Kia and Hyundai’s “failure to equip 2011-2022 models with an immobilizer, a common anti-theft device in modern cars which prevents most vehicles from being started unless a code is transmitted from the vehicle’s smart key.”

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Bronco Turns 58, Throws Itself a Party

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For 2024, Raptor variants can be had with a Code Orange package which adds a skiff of that hue to the exterior and interior, including those expressive graphics and beadlock rings on the 17-inch wheels. Color-keyed fenders are now in the hopper for Raptor. In practice, it looked moronic.& Anyway – back to the matter at hand.

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Hyundai Launches ’24 Elantra N

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Now, a color-keyed bar bifurcates the front end, giving it a face that now sneers at the pavement ahead. On what was the 8th& anniversary of Hyundai’s N efforts, the Korean brand hauled covers off its 2024 Elantra N sedan. Software for the car’s driving modes has been tweaked to keep up with these physical changes.

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Careful what you wish for

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In Bach’s day, there were no electromechanical fans to pressurize the air that flowed out of the pipes when keys became struck. The political climate has changed. What does that mean for EV adoption? BY JOHN HIGHAM: LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER.

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Stellantis Developing 'Virtual Cockpit' With BlackBerry

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Stellantis and BlackBerry seem to think the virtual cockpit will streamline code tweaking and even feature development on all models by allowing engineers to replicate cockpits remotely. Stellantis will be working with BlackBerry on a new virtual cockpit they believe will allow for faster development and lower production costs.