Car Theft
5 Crossovers & SUVs That Car Thieves Love
Crossovers and sport-utility vehicles are big business in the U.S. -- not just among shoppers, but also with car thieves. Could your ride be targeted next? The National Insurance Crime Bureau has sifted through nearly five years of data to identify the most-stolen models and the areas of the...
Car Theft Season Shifts Into High Gear On July 4
Earlier today, we told you that July 4 is an especially deadly day for teen drivers. Well, we hope you're sitting down, because July 4 is also the start of the busy season... June 27, 2012 by Richard Read 2
California Has Seven Of 10 Car Theft Hot Spots: NICB
Vehicle thefts continued to decline for the eighth consecutive year, with preliminary FBI estimates of 2011 vehicle thefts showing a 3.3-percent drop from the year before... June 20, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Don't Be A Statistic: 6 Tips To Prevent Car Theft
Worried about car theft? Well, we have good news and bad news. The bad news is that auto theft continues to be a major problem. According to the most recent FBI data, 737,142... May 22, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Lojack: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry Among Most Stolen
Lojack is in the business of keeping your car in your driveway, and the vehicle tracking company recently released its third-annual vehicle theft report. In 2011, the company... March 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Holidays Are Big For Car Thieves: Watch Out This Season
With Christmas right around the corner, and New Year’s Eve and Day quickly following, it’s a good time to be extra vigilant about car thieves on the prowl. Data... December 12, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Car Thieves This Holiday Season
The holidays, as we all know, are for sharing. But what we might not have picked up from all those Christmas specials on TV is that the holidays are also for stealing --... December 12, 2011 by Richard Read 1
Toyota Camry Most Stolen Vehicle In 2009: NHTSA Report
When you think of the type of cars most likely to get stolen, a family car like the Toyota Camry doesn’t usually come to mind. But the fact is that the Camry has been... November 4, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Toyota Camry, Audi S8: Top Targets For Car Theft
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released new data on U.S. car theft, and the statistics aren't especially surprising. According to the report, more... November 4, 2011 by Richard Read
Rental Agency Recovers Stolen SUV With Facebook
Jennifer Marshall Hansen seemed like any other Affordable Rent-A-Car customer when the 42 year old woman rented a 2009 Ford Explorer from the Salt Lake City company. When... October 3, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Car Theft Down 7.2 Percent In 2010
While the preliminary results from the annual FBI Uniform Crime Report showing that auto theft decreased 7.2 percent in 2010 is certainly encouraging, the fact remains that a... September 21, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Cadillac Escalade Once Again The Darling Of Thieves
Families appreciating the luxury appointments and roominess of the Cadillac Escalade also know that their insurance premiums are rather costly compared to other large SUVs... August 25, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
1994 Honda Accord Tops List Of Most Stolen Vehicles In 2010
It’s a dubious distinction, especially for one of the perennial best-selling family cars in the United States, but the 1994 Honda Accord tops the list of most stolen... August 2, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Today's Car Thieves Can Use Cell Phones, Not Slim Jims
If you have a new car, equipped with the latest in cellular-network-based security, we’ve got bad news for you. A group of hackers has proven that they can find a... July 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 7
L.A. Carmageddon, Gas Prices And Saab: Today's Car News
The end may be near at Saab, where the company can't make payroll and is offering suppliers ten cents on the dollar. [TheCarConnection] Car theft may be down in the past... June 24, 2011 by Marty Padgett
Ryan Dunn Dies, Britney Back With Beetle: The Week In Reverse
Jackass star Ryan Dunn died in a 130-mph collision in his Porsche, violently and senselessly--in the way of most drunk-driving accidents. [MotorAuthority] Carmageddon will... June 24, 2011 by Marty Padgett
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