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Toronto Police Recommend Letting Thieves Steal Your Car

The Truth About Cars

While car crime has been up generally in recent years, some North American cities have seen staggering increases in automotive theft. With many of today’s stolen vehicles simply being used for joyriding, or as disposable vehicles to be used in other crimes, the assumption is that most will eventually be recovered by police.

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Tesla Police Fleet consisting of 20 cars takes over South Pasadena PD

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A Tesla Police Fleet consisting of 20 cars, 10 Model Ys and 10 Model 3s, has taken over the South Pasadena Police Department, and Unplugged Performance has been tasked with replacing the force’s vehicles. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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F-150 Lightning police truck, Honda Prologue EV, 17 states aim for more electric trucks: Today’s Car News

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Ford is rolling out a police version of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. States representing nearly half of the U.S. economy are standing behind a plan to electrify trucks and buses.

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Ohio Mom Pleads for Police to Lock Up Her Teen for Repeated Car Thefts

The Truth About Cars

Thieves targeting older Hyundai and Kia models have gotten so brazen that some insurers have stopped issuing policies for the cars. Despite efforts to retrofit a solution for the cars’ missing immobilizer systems, the cars are still being stolen in crazy numbers. One stolen car was set on fire, while another ended up in a pond.

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Toyota hybrid pickup, range-topping EVs, Ford electric police cars, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

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The list of EVs with the most range now includes models from two new American automakers, Rivian and Lucid. Ford is thinking of electric police cars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A micro-EV makes its way to production. And Toyota starts to go hybrid with its trucks.

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Tesla releases findings from Model 3 police patrol car test

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Tesla has released findings from its test program of a Model 3 that the automaker custom-built as a police patrol car in the UK. more… The post Tesla releases findings from Model 3 police patrol car test appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla driver that crashed into police car was warned by Autopilot 150 times: report

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On February 27, 2021, a 2019 Tesla Model X that was reportedly on Autopilot crashed into a police vehicle at 54 mph. Five police offers who were conducting a routine traffic stop were injured as a result of the crash. The driver that was pulled over by the police was also injured. At this point, however, the Tesla was only 2.5

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