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2020 Lexus RX 450hHandout / Lexus Dozens of newer Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being stolen across Ontario with a simple trick that allows the thieves to just drive the vehicle away, CBC News reports.To steal the vehicles, the thieves use an amplifier to boost the signal of the cars key fob, assuming its within range of the vehicle. The signal is then captured, and the car can be driven without the fob nearby. More than 100 vehicles from across Canada have been stolen so far.While Toyota and Lexus vehicles seem to be targeted most often, its likely any vehicle with a key fob could be broken into using this system.Most of the stolen vehicles are destined for resale in Africa and the Middle East, explain authorities, which probably has more to do with why popular Toyota and Lexus vehicles are swiped most often.Toyota has suggested owners put their key fob in a Faraday pouch, which shields the device from radio signals. Some owners have also resorted to putting their fobs in the microwave or the freezer.Owners should also consider equipping more safeguards against the thefts, David Shum, Toyota spokesperson, said in an email to the CBC, such as an aftermarket alarm system, steering wheel lock and diagnostic-port lock.Also, if it doesnt go without saying, dont leave your key fob near the front door where thieves can easily steal the
Origin: Thieves stealing Toyota, Lexus vehicles using key fob ‘relay’, police warn

TomTom’s 2013 congestion index ranks Vancouver the most congested among North American cities, ahead of L.A., ahead of Chicago, and even New York. Toronto ranked 7th on the list.Christina Ryan When you picture the future of autonomous transportation, you’re probably not picturing gridlock traffic. The robots are supposed to be smarter and more efficient than us humans, right? Some transport researchers and experts are warning traffic may get worse before it gets better as society moves toward automation in transportation. We may see increases in total vehicle traffic in Canada as significant as 30 per cent, says Todd Litman, the executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute in British Columbia, in a recent interview with Global News. “Cities need to start looking into regulations,” he said, warning the issue is approaching quicker than many realize. Today, for example, the average Toronto commuter spends 34 minutes in their vehicle. If Litman’s prediction proves accurate, that number could increase to as high as 45 minutes. Michal Antkiewicz is a research associate at the University of Waterloo who has been studying the potential future impacts of autonomous vehicles (AV). He told Global that though the problem is “at least five years away” in Canada, some U.S. centres are already feeling the strain. The issue, he explains, is the vehicles’ unwillingness to bend or break the rules, combined with mankind’s drive to do just that. “(AVs) will never break any traffic rules,” he said. “If there is a speed of 50 km/h, (AVs) will go 50 km/h. (AVs) will wait for an efficient gap to merge into traffic. Where a human would bend the rules to make progress, autonomous vehicles will be more cautious.” So, while having an AV that’s able to circle the block while you pop into the corner store for some eggs is undeniably convenient, being stuck on an on-ramp behind a robotic car that’s unable to merge into traffic that’s moving 5 km/h over the speed limit is anything but.
Origin: Autonomous cars could worsen traffic on Canadian roads, experts warn