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02:53 Police Man firing flare gun at petrol-soaked SUVs caught on doorbell cam

Man firing flare gun at petrol-soaked SUVs caught on doorbell cam

There were no injuries.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 15, 2019
Safety Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Some cars can be taken in seconds.
By Dominik Wilde Aug 13, 2019
Weird Porsche takes down counterfeiters in rural China

Porsche takes down counterfeiters in rural China

If there's a sheep in the centre of the Porsche logo, don't buy that part.
By Anthony Karr Aug 06, 2019
Police Fake Ferrari and Lamborghini workshop shut down by police

Fake Ferrari and Lamborghini workshop shut down by police

The automakers alerted police to the scheme.
By Nicolas Tavares Jul 17, 2019
Motorcycles UK bike recovery groups take on thieves via social media

UK bike recovery groups take on thieves via social media

Some riders are fighting thieves on their own turf.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jun 27, 2019
General Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Leading vehicle data firm says cloning can be 'devastating' for those in the used car market.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Police Drug cartel mistakenly sends £3.5m of meth to Canadian Ford dealerships

Drug cartel mistakenly sends £3.5m of meth to Canadian Ford dealerships

A dealer and a dealership are not the same thing.
By Anthony Alaniz Jun 19, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Break the law and get a ride in this new prisoner VW Transporter

Break the law and get a ride in this new prisoner VW Transporter

Transit Custom rival has cells for two tearaways.
By James Fossdyke Jun 18, 2019
General London, North West and West Midlands are the UK

London, North West and West Midlands are the UK's car crime hotspots

London sees the most crime per vehicle, but the West Midlands has seen crime rise faster than anywhere else.
By James Fossdyke Jun 14, 2019
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'Hero' Grosjean confronted robbers in burglary attempt

Romain Grosjean's wife has hailed the Haas Formula driver as a hero for confronting robbers to "protect his family" during a burglary at their home earlier this week.
By Scott Mitchell Jun 12, 2019
Government Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Analysis shows the City of London saw the biggest drop, while Staffordshire recorded the biggest increase.
By James Fossdyke May 21, 2019
Safety

'Dangerous' used tyres put lives at risk, councils warn

Motorists are being urged to check used tyres over before they buy.
By James Fossdyke May 20, 2019
Supercars Million pound Ferrari stolen in test drive snatch

Million pound Ferrari stolen in test drive snatch

The car has been recovered but the criminal remains at large.
By Dominik Wilde May 16, 2019
Motorcycles London scooter gang apprehended, scooter-related crime drops

London scooter gang apprehended, scooter-related crime drops

Seriously, how often do you get to use the phrase "Scooter-related crime?"
By Kate Murphy May 16, 2019
Technology Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

More than nine in 10 vehicles stolen and recovered in the county were taken in this way.
By James Fossdyke May 15, 2019
Police Avoid car-jackings with these tips

Avoid car-jackings with these tips

Car-jackings are surging in the UK.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 26, 2019
General Salvage industry told to take action to

Salvage industry told to take action to 'thwart' car thieves

Organisation representing insurers says six loopholes need closing.
By James Fossdyke Apr 17, 2019
Technology Ford introduces theft-proof keyless fobs

Ford introduces theft-proof keyless fobs

Britain's two best-selling cars can be fitted with the new tech.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 12, 2019
08:41 Police Mustang Shelby GT350 driver livestreams 185 mph run, gets arrested

Mustang Shelby GT350 driver livestreams 185 mph run, gets arrested

Don't post everything on social media – lesson learned the hard way.
By Anthony Karr Apr 05, 2019
Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

In total, 2018 saw insurance companies pay out £16k a minute.
By James Fossdyke Apr 04, 2019
Police Six of the 11 cars launched this year have

Six of the 11 cars launched this year have 'poor' security ratings

Inadequate safety measures to counter keyless car crime raise concerns
By Dominik Wilde Mar 22, 2019
Police Driver jailed for using laser jammer to trick speed cameras

Driver jailed for using laser jammer to trick speed cameras

The Yorkshire businessman was hit with a three month prison term.
By Dominik Wilde Feb 14, 2019
General Garages back in favour as car crime rises

Garages back in favour as car crime rises

More drivers are keeping their car in the garage overnight as thefts increase.
By James Fossdyke Jan 29, 2019
Official Car cloning surges in London by 50 percent

Car cloning surges in London by 50 percent

There has been an alarming increase in car cloning cases in London.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 22, 2018
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