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The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Catalytic converter theft has become a popular pastime for criminals looking to make a quick buck in the United States. While technically true, theft rates remain staggeringly high across the country. But we hadn’t seen a lot of organized theft of the devices until fairly recently. As victories go, this is a minor one.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 12, 2023
Earlier this year, State Farm and Progressive (two of the largest insurance groups in the country) said they would no longer be writing policies for customers driving vehicles that lacked modern anti-theft devices — including ignition immobilizers. From Automotive News : The insurers, who filed a lawsuit in U.S.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 29, 2023
Looking at the news, it’d be easy to think that catalytic converter theft is carried out by a wily group of bandits under cover of night, but that’s not always the case. A Philadelphia-based towing company is in hot water after almost a dozen people ran a theft ring that racked up millions in stolen catalytic converters.&
Baua Electric
MARCH 13, 2024
WagonR, one of Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling models in India, is also the most stolen car according to a car theft report released recently. Car theft in India has increased more than two times in 2023 compared to the previous year with Delhi topping the list of cities with most number of stolen cars.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
& As News 10 WBNS reported, 7,330 cars have been stolen in Columbus this year, and more than half have been Hyundais and Kias. Though it’s unclear if Hammons’ son was involved, a recent theft ended with a police car being rammed. Despite these thefts, the Dodge Challenger remains the most stolen car in America.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 19, 2023
Hagens Berman , one of the law firms handling the case, said that the settlement comes in at more than $200 million, relating to Kia and Hyundai’s “failure to equip 2011-2022 models with an immobilizer, a common anti-theft device in modern cars which prevents most vehicles from being started unless a code is transmitted from the vehicle’s smart key.”
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 31, 2023
Tesla models are rarely stolen. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an official bow this week as part of a refreshed Sonata.
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