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The car industry ignored warnings more than a decade ago that keyless technology on modern vehicles risked a surge in vehicle thefts, an investigation by the Observer can reveal.Legal and computer researchers claimed keyless entry and vehicle software would be “subverted” because of inadequate security.The industry was warned of research that car owners could “expect to find their cars stolen in the future without any sign of entry.”An increase in vehicle crime with keyless entry has contributed to record prices for car…

Stellantis has pulled back the curtains on an adorable electric micro car called the Topolino, which is described as the "perfect urban mobility device" and comes in two distinct styles – one that's all closed up and another that does away with the doors.Space can be a premium on bustling city streets, meaning that driving a big sedan or SUV around is not an attractive option for daily commutes or quick shopping trips, and then there's the joy of trying to park up as well.Way back in 2009, Renault presented a potential…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dwindling government income from car sales may mean the introduction of taxes on electric vehicles (EV) in 2023, according to a leading operations expert. It has been announced that sales of electric cars have surpassed those of diesel models for the first time in the U.K.…