Q: Do people still install kill switches on their cars? We will be traveling to many places and will likely log 3,000 to 4,000 miles. Our drive will take us through many states and will have many ...

Q: With all the talk about Hyundai and Kia thefts, can these new cars be fitted with an old-fashioned kill switch? A: You can install a kill-switch and wire it into ...

Dallas-based Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc., one of the country's biggest subprime auto lenders, has decided not to use GPS-tracking and ignition kill switch technology as regulators clamp down ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - GPS is an incredibly helpful device. Not just for the driver, but also for the repo man. When a Philadelphia woman snatched off the street by a dangerous kidnapper last month was ...

Painless Performance's battery disconnect switch is an easy way to protect your hot rod from battery drains and even theft. With our hot rods, gasoline gets all the glory, but t hey also need ...

When school lets out, car thefts always increase, experts say. But this summer, detectives also must contend with Hollywood. All it takes is the start of summer to see not only the temperature but the ...

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating an auto lender that often requires subprime borrowers to have so-called GPS starter-interrupter devices enabled on ...

Car thefts have been on the rise in the D.C. area — so what can you do to avoid becoming a victim? There are a few gadgets you can add to your car to reduce your chances. "It is always important to ...

Mercedes is playing with fire today, as the German automaker's engineers were spotted testing a prototype for the next S-Class with an external kill switch. The large red element can be seen sticking ...