Is this the killer app smartwatches have been waiting for? Viper launched SmartStart – a mechanic-installed gadget that let you wirelessly start your car, open the trunk, and more – back in 2009.

Oh, boy. It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? Automobile security system company Viper has just introduced its SmartStart line consisting of an in-car hardware module with a cellular connection ...

A few months back, Directed Electronics launched an iPhone app that, when paired with Viper remote start system, would allow you to start your car from just about anywhere on earth. For the bargain ...

We’re sure many of you have seen the new trucks with the remote start and thought how awesome it would be to have one on your older pickup. Yes, many of us are left with having to walk outside to sit ...

Viper SmartStart, which began starting and unlocking cars from the iPhone in October, will soon be available for BlackBerry owners. Jessica Dolcourt VP, Content Operations and Commerce, CNET Group and ...

Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...

An automotive remote starter is the kind of device you don’t know you need or want until you’ve actually used one. It allows you to control functions of your car from afar. One of the most common uses ...

While some modern vehicles come standard with remote start features, it’s still relatively uncommon. That’s a shame because if you live somewhere where cold weather, snow, and ice are frequent ...