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01:04 Crashes / Wrecks Watch six Challenger Hellcats stolen from dealership in under 60 seconds

Watch six Challenger Hellcats stolen from dealership in under 60 seconds

Later, there was a high-speed chase.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2023
Technology Car thieves getting destructive in CAN bus hacks to steal vehicles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 08 November 2022
Police Thieves steal Ford Mustangs, again, from the Flat Rock assembly plant

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

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

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
Police Some Hyundai, Kia models can be stolen with a USB cable

Some Hyundai, Kia models can be stolen with a USB cable

People are posting videos of stealing these vehicles on social media.
By Brian Potter 04 August 2022
Police New Ford Raptor pickups stolen from storage lot, three arrested

New Ford Raptor pickups stolen from storage lot, three arrested

Police also recovered a stolen Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
By Brian Potter 29 July 2022
Police Police recover 13 F-150 Raptors stolen from Ford Dearborn plant

Police recover 13 F-150 Raptors stolen from Ford Dearborn plant

The trucks were valued at $1 million, but all were damaged to some degree.
By Brian Potter 23 June 2022
Police Five Chevy Camaros stolen from GM plant lead police on wild chase

Five Chevy Camaros stolen from GM plant lead police on wild chase

Nine people were arrested after the failed boost.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
Motorcycles Thieves in Italy are starting to target electric scooter batteries

Thieves in Italy are starting to target electric scooter batteries

It’s a growing problem, particularly in Italy.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
00:30 Police Police recover Porsches, BMWs, more in £1.7m luxury car theft bust

Police recover Porsches, BMWs, more in £1.7m luxury car theft bust

Police allege that the cars were "fraudulently purchased."
By Brian Potter 30 March 2022
02:12 Police Thieves steal 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from petrol station

Thieves steal 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from petrol station

They stole it from the underground tanks.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
Races and Chases Four Mustang Shelby GT500s stolen from factory in Hollywood-style heist

Four Mustang Shelby GT500s stolen from factory in Hollywood-style heist

One crashed through a gate and the others followed.
By Brian Potter 15 December 2021
Police UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

This Game Boy cracks a different kind of code.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Motorcycles French study finds most common reasons for bike theft in France

French study finds most common reasons for bike theft in France

Prevention is the best protection.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2021
03:11 Police UK: Unofficial BMW M3 estate built from stolen parts crushed by police

UK: Unofficial BMW M3 estate built from stolen parts crushed by police

The estate had parts from four different BMW models.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 September 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment UK: Someone stole Tom Cruise's BMW X7 while filming 'Mission Impossible 7'

UK: Someone stole Tom Cruise's BMW X7 while filming 'Mission Impossible 7'

The crook stole thousands of pounds worth of his possessions.
By Chris Bruce 28 August 2021
Police Man chases down his stolen Lamborghini on a scooter

Man chases down his stolen Lamborghini on a scooter

... and catches it!
By Anthony Karr 16 June 2021
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