While some hardware stores may be able to program a modern car key, it’s something most folks end up at their car dealer for—or a locksmith, if you’ve lost a key altogether.

Ford believes it found a way to stop thieves who try to hack their way into a car by duplicating its key fob. It developed a smart key fob that puts itself to sleep when it's idle for at least 40 ...

While it's similar to Tesla’s Dog Mode, Ford's Pet Mode looks easier to engage, opens the moonroof or lift gate, and knows when the pet is in the vehicle.