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Police
UK: F1 driver Gerhard Berger's stolen Ferrari recovered after 28 years
Ferrari discovered the car had been stolen during an inspection and alerted the police.
By
Brian Potter
5 March 2024
Industry
Study: These are UK's most stolen electric vehicles
Plenty of South Korean cars in the top ten list.
By
Angel Sergeev
21 February 2024
Technology
UK: Nissan can protect your car from thieves for £99 a year
Provided you have one of the Ariya, Qashqai, or X-Trail models.
By
Angel Sergeev
15 February 2024
Crashes / Wrecks
Thief drives stolen Kia into a sinkhole after ignoring closed road signs
The car thief allegedly removed the sign and kept right on going, driving the stolen Kia straight into disaster.
By
Christopher Smith
27 January 2024
Weird
Theives gouged out this poor Porsche Taycan's headlights
The crooks used tin snips to cut open the wings and steal the lamps.
By
Brian Potter
25 January 2024
01:26
Police
Idiot Porsche carjackers fail because they can't drive stick
Dashcam footage captured the attempted 718 Boxster carjacking near Washington, D.C. that left the driver with minor injuries.
By
Brian Potter
1 December 2023
Crashes / Wrecks
Watch this 12-year-old forklift driver lead police on a chaotic hour-long chase
Nobody was injured during the chase through Ann Arbor, Michigan, but several cars were damaged.
By
Brian Potter
30 November 2023
00:39
Weird
Kid steals Bobcat loader, damages several cars during destructive joyride
The child was wearing a construction helmet and had a BB gun.
By
Brian Potter
27 September 2023
Police
Police recover multiple cars from lake, some reported stolen
They found an Acura Legend Coupe, a 2002 Nissan Altima, a Cadillac, and more.
By
Brian Potter
10 August 2023
Crashes / Wrecks
Watch car jump off cliff at dead-end street
The saloon was stolen and everyone in the car fled the scene.
By
Brian Potter
25 July 2023
20:26
Races and Chases
Watch wild police chase with hijacked school bus that ends in cornfield
No children were on the bus when it was stolen, and nobody was injured in the two-state chase.
By
Brian Potter
6 June 2023
Industry
Insurance companies sue Hyundai, Kia over rash of vehicle thefts
Over 65 insurers are demanding reimbursement from the carmakers.
By
Brian Potter
15 May 2023
Races and Chases
See an armed suspect carjack a Tesla at gunpoint during a high-speed chase
The carjacking victim, a Hollywood doctor, was left speechless and shaking.
By
Brian Potter
25 April 2023
01:04
Crashes / Wrecks
Watch six Challenger Hellcats stolen from dealership in under 60 seconds
Later, there was a high-speed chase.
By
Brian Potter
9 March 2023
Technology
Car thieves getting destructive in CAN bus hacks to steal vehicles
Cutting holes in bodywork to access wiring can be a quick way to disable alarms, unlock doors, and start engines.
By
Brian Potter
28 February 2023
Safety
Hyundai and Kia debut software upgrade to make vehicles harder to steal
The update is available for some models now. More will get the upgrade in June 2023.
By
Brian Potter
15 February 2023
Weird
Thieves steal Oscar Mayer Wienermobile's catalytic converter in Vegas
Crooks nabbed the converter on Feb 10, but a quick fix in Sin City put the Wienermobile back on the road.
By
Brian Potter
14 February 2023
00:34
Industry
Urus-driving catalytic converter thieves aren't exactly low profile
Thieves aren't limited to sketchy vans anymore. They could also pull up on a Lambo.
By
Brian Potter
21 November 2022
02:05
Police
Mob of 30 thieves steal 13 cars from dealership
Police have recovered seven of the vehicles.
By
Brian Potter
17 November 2022
00:59
Police
See brazen thieves steal Chevy Corvette wheel in 60 seconds
A camera from a nearby Tesla captured the crime, with took place in the middle of the afternoon on November 3.
By
Brian Potter
11 November 2022
Government
US Justice Department shuts down massive catalytic converter theft ring
The DOJ has charges against 21 people and seeks the forfeiture of over $545 million.
By
Brian Potter
8 November 2022
Police
Thieves steal Ford Mustangs, again, from the Flat Rock assembly plant
Thieves also stole several Jeep Wagoneers the same night.
By
Brian Potter
23 September 2022
00:50
Technology
Hackers can steal Tesla's EVs with new tricky relay attack
In order for the hack to work, two attackers are required, and one must get within two inches of your key card or smartphone.
By
Brian Potter
15 September 2022
Motorsport.com
Team reports Formula Regional car stolen
Formula Regional Asia squad Evans GP says one of its cars has been stolen and is somewhere in Germany.
By
Andrew van Leeuwen
14 August 2022
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