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What would *your* car text you if it was being stolen?

Cars can now message their owners' phones. Is this really a good idea?

Published: 18 Oct 2021

“Car alarms can help to deter thieves. However, owners may ignore the alarm, not realising it is from their car. Now Ford has made its smartphone-connected heightened security system available to car owners. SecuriAlert sends a notification to the owner’s smartphone if it identifies any vehicle activity, including attempts to open doors or gain access with a key...”

Ford press release, June 2021

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