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General Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Insurer Ageas says catalytic converter theft accounts for almost a third of all theft claims.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2021
Weird Watch Motorcycle rider throw rock at Tesla Model Y

Watch Motorcycle rider throw rock at Tesla Model Y

What reportedly led to the incident is certainly interesting.
By Eric Loveday 23 April 2021
Motorcycles Rare KTM motocross bikes stolen from UK collector

Rare KTM motocross bikes stolen from UK collector

The four motorcycles are worth more than £80,000.
By Dustin Wheelen 23 April 2021
Technology Tesla Sentry mode helps FBI arrest man alleged of arson, hate crimes

Tesla Sentry mode helps FBI arrest man alleged of arson, hate crimes

Tesla's built-in security system may prove very valuable to investigators.
By Steven Loveday 20 April 2021
00:54 Police Range Rover Evoque caught driving on beach gets £2,000 fine

Range Rover Evoque caught driving on beach gets £2,000 fine

Breaking the law doesn’t come cheap.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 April 2021
Weird Tesla Sentry Mode camera scares off would-be thief

Tesla Sentry Mode camera scares off would-be thief

The look on his face when he realises he’s on camera is utterly priceless.
By Andrei Nedelea 06 April 2021
Weird Watch burglar steal from one car, try to break Tesla double pane glass but fail

Watch burglar steal from one car, try to break Tesla double pane glass but fail

We’re happy thieves and burglars have no idea Teslas have cameras covering all angles, because that’s how they get caught.
By Andrei Nedelea 30 March 2021
Industry Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Police have reported making nine arrests as part of an ongoing case involving a gang suspected of stealing more than 70 Range Rovers.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Weird TeslaCam & Fox News van stumble upon guy with rifle

TeslaCam & Fox News van stumble upon guy with rifle

Has anyone seen a recent news story related to smashed-up cars and a rifle?
By Steven Loveday 23 March 2021
Weird Bank robber uses BMW loaner for heist, tries to buy it afterwards

Bank robber uses BMW loaner for heist, tries to buy it afterwards

No prizes for guessing the end result.
By Matthew Crisara 18 March 2021
Police Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police valued the converters at over £500,000.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 March 2021
Weird Shots Fired: Teslacam captures shocking attempted gunpoint carjacking

Shots Fired: Teslacam captures shocking attempted gunpoint carjacking

The driver put the Tesla Model 3’s quick acceleration to good use, speeding away from the would-be carjacker.
By Andrei Nedelea 12 March 2021
Weird TeslaCam records window-smashing brazen robbery of occupied Prius

TeslaCam records window-smashing brazen robbery of occupied Prius

The owner says they made off with £5,000 worth of gear.
By Tom Moloughney 08 February 2021
Weird Tesla Sentry mode catches glass-breaking butt

Tesla Sentry mode catches glass-breaking butt

What’s wrong with burglars and wearing pants as they were conceived to be?
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 26 January 2021
Weird Extreme road rage: Watch man fire multiple gunshots at a moving Tesla

Extreme road rage: Watch man fire multiple gunshots at a moving Tesla

Why would someone do such a thing?
By Eric Loveday 25 January 2021
Police Package thief hit by instant karma as Toyota Yaris gets stuck in snow

Package thief hit by instant karma as Toyota Yaris gets stuck in snow

One stupid decision after another.
By Christopher Smith 07 January 2021
Industry UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

London had the most catalytic converter thefts in the last three years, while Warrington experienced the most dramatic rise.
By Dominik Wilde 15 December 2020
Motorsport.com Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Senior member of the Rebels biker gang Nick Martin was killed in last night's shooting at the Perth Motorplex.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 14 December 2020
Weird Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla Powerwall batteries

Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla Powerwall batteries

The home battery packs were later recovered thanks to a $10,000 reward.
By Steven Loveday 08 December 2020
18:49 Motorcycles Diver finds motorcycles, guns, and more under sketchy bridge

Diver finds motorcycles, guns, and more under sketchy bridge

You never know what you're going to find down there.
By Justin Hughes 24 November 2020
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

Two wrongs don't make a right.
By Justin Hughes 09 November 2020
General Government plans to clean up graffiti on British roads

Government plans to clean up graffiti on British roads

Transport Secretary says the plans are a "step in the right direction".
By James Fossdyke 16 September 2020
Weird Vandal tries to kick Tesla Model 3, then destroys its charging cable

Vandal tries to kick Tesla Model 3, then destroys its charging cable

He's very lucky he didn't get himself electrocuted.
By Steven Loveday 14 September 2020
Police A80 Toyota Supras, BMW M3s and more seized in massive marijuana bust

A80 Toyota Supras, BMW M3s and more seized in massive marijuana bust

A Massachusetts man is allegedly behind it all, and he's still at large.
By Christopher Smith 03 September 2020
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