The Truth About Cars on MSN

Abandoned history: OBD-II and the standardization of our troubles (part IV)

Since 1996 , OBD-II has been the standard to which all passenger vehicles in the United States must comply. A standardization ...
St. Louis Magazine

Car thieves use mechanics’ tools to target vehicles—and brag about it on TikTok

Gary Hosna is a lifelong resident of the Shaw neighborhood who keeps a close eye on the happenings of the neighborhood. He manages neighborhood groups on Facebook and Nextdoor, and he’s engaged with ...
The Auto Wire on MSN

Relay car theft explained: Why your key fob is broadcasting through your front door

A Chicago driver walked out of her house this week to a stretch of empty curb where her car had been. No broken glass, no ...
ZDNet

'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

I looked into OBD2 fuel savers, and found a much safer solution to save car gas instead

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
StarTribune

Auto thefts spike in Minneapolis as high-tech hacks spread

Vehicle thefts are rising in Minneapolis in 2026, driven in part by thieves using modern key-programming devices to hijack a car in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. Andrei Damian, a Twin Cities ...
SlashGear

Five Of The Best OBD-II Scanners For DIY Mechanics

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The OBD acronym stands for on-board diagnostics, a system built into modern vehicles that monitors the performance of the engine and other ...
Autoblog

Walmart’s ‘Easy to Navigate’ $160 OBD2 Scanner Is on Sale for Just $26

View post: Solve Tight-Space Drilling With DeWalt's 'Heavy-Duty' Adapter, Now $22 at Amazon The KT1 OBD2 Scanner is on sale for $26, an 84% discount from its normal $160 price tag. Instead of relying ...
AutoGuide

How to "Clone" Your Car Key for a Fraction of Buying a New One

We’ve all experienced that split second of panic when we reach into a pocket and find... nothing. If you are down to your last key fob, you are essentially walking a tightrope. One misplaced bag or a ...
Autoblog

Amazon Has a OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool on Sale for Just $28

View post: DeWalt’s Cordless Angle Grinder Is a ‘Very Powerful, Fun to Use Tool’ That’s 41% Off at Amazon And right now at Amazon, you can get the Panlong OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool for only $28, less ...
Road & Track

Best OBD-II Scanners

That's where OBD-II scanners come in, giving enthusiasts and everyday drivers a window into their vehicle's diagnostic systems. If you're chasing down the cause of a check-engine light, ensuring peak ...