High-tech car theft on the rise, these are the most vulnerable models Suspects can steal cars in seconds with a key-fob programmer in their hands, police say the crime is on the rise.

This Autel IM508 Advanced Programming Tool lets you pair your key fob with your Volkswagen immobilizer system. It offers smart and expert modes to help users who are trying to link their key fobs ...

Autel makes key programmers for car repair technicians and locksmiths, primarily, and not for illegal activities, Allison Whitney of Autel said.

Three suspects accused in the theft of more than 50 cars from DFW Airport parking areas are in the Tarrant County Jail.

Christopher White of Riverdale is accused of using an Autel brand key cloning device to steal the victim’s 2019 Chevrolet Corvette sedan while it was parked at their apartment at The Battery ...

The gang used Autel's 'MaxiIM IM508', an ultraportable immobilizer and key programming device. Misusing this device, the gang would bypass the electronic control unit (ECU) of cars and generate a ...

High-Tech Thieves Swiped Over 60 Cars Worth $2.6M From Dealers, Including Many Hellcats Operation Hellcat was a year-long investigation tracking a group who created new car keys using Autel ...

High-tech car theft trend on the rise, Milwaukee man arrested Police say thieves are using car key programmers to steal cars in seconds.

The group of suspects also allegedly used Autel programming devices that allow users to take a blank key fob and create a fully functioning key for the vehicle.

Police found three key fobs in his pocket and an Autel key fob programmer. READ MORE:High-tech car theft on the rise, these are the most vulnerable models ...