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  • Man tracking someone else's location with his smartphone
    5

    Here's How To Find A Hidden Tracking Device On Your Car

    Do you suspect a hidden tracker is on your car? Here's how to spot signs, where to look, and what specific steps to take if you discover you're being followed.

    By B. L. Johnson 21 hours ago Read More
  • A thief in a black mask breaking into a car
    3

    Are Immobilizers Effective At Preventing Car Thefts?

    Even as vehicles gain new security systems, thieves are always figuring out new ways to break into them. So is it even worthwhile to put immobilizers in cars?

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • Alleged thieves removing wheels from a black SUV and moving them toward a waiting car
    11

    Busted Bronx Auto Part Theft Ring Operated 'Like A Race Car Pit Crew In The Dead Of Night'

    Police say the ring sold $1.2 million of parts, while the cost of stolen property and vehicle damage was closer to $2 million.

    By Justin Hughes 5 days ago Read More
  • A criminal in a balaclava and dark clothes trying to break into a car through an open window.
    5

    The Fate Of A Stolen Car Could Turn An Auto-Enthusiast's Stomach

    Being the victim of a car theft isn't just hard on your wallet. For enthusiasts, it's also devastating to learn what happens to vehicles after the crime occurs.

    By Marko Mikulic 8 days ago Read More
  • LIZABETH, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Law enforcement officials tow a car near the site of an investigation of a residence in connection to Saturday night's bombing in Manhattan, September 19, 2016 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. On Monday morning, law enforcement released a photograph of 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami, who they are seeking in connection to the attack.
    47

    Tow Company Ignores New Laws Specifically Designed To Help Low Income Folks

    Small violations, like not displaying a proper parking permit, could get you towed, but that's just the start of the problems with these towing practices.

    By Logan K. Carter 11 days ago Read More
  • A car thief hangs on the crossbeams underneath the Bay Bridge.
    15

    Suspected Car Thief Spider-Mans Through Underside Of Bridge Trying To Escape Police

    After chasing the stolen Civic, police had to shut down the bridge, bring fireboats units into the bay, and bring hostage negotiators to the scene.

    By Nico DeMattia 12 days ago Read More
  • Two Chevrolet Camaros parked on a track.
    17

    The 10 Vehicles Most Likely To Get Stolen In The US

    There are lots of "most stolen" lists, and they include many popular cars. But if we measure likelihood of theft a different way, the results change.

    By Josh West 14 days ago Read More
  • C8 Corvette at dealership.
    45

    A Miami Waitress Allegedly Claimed $180,000 Per Month Income To Finance C8 Corvette, Mercedes S560, And More

    The idea was to buy a bunch of cars in quick succession, using fraudulent information, before the purchases show up on a credit report, then bail.

    By Nico DeMattia 15 days ago Read More
  • View at the US Capitol from the nearby street
    56

    D.C. Car Theft Ring Allegedly Used $500 Tool To Steal Over 100 Cars

    The inexpensive key-programming device was used to steal vehicles before the plates were switched out, the VINs were changed, and the GPS devices were reset.

    By Ryan Erik King 15 days ago Read More
  • The entrance sign for the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico
    40

    Is Somebody Hunting America's Aerospace Engineers And Scientists?

    It's hard to see how all of these cohere into some sort of grand design, or what the purpose of that design might be.

    By Nicholas Werner 16 days ago Read More
  • sleepy female driver
    9

    DUI Suspect's 'I Need The Booze To Stay Awake' Excuse Somehow Fails To Convince Cop

    It was a smart strategy, since every officer knows the mild euphoric effects of ethanol consumption can cause drinkers to feel slightly more alert.

    By Collin Woodard 19 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the bear suit and claws laying out on a hardwood floor next to a police officer walking a handcuffed person through a black gate
    21

    Bear Suit Car Insurance Fraudsters Get Six Months Behind Bars

    The fraudsters just got their day in court, and it didn't end beary well.

    By Logan K. Carter 19 days ago Read More
  • A police officer performing a DUI test with a driver suspected of being intoxicated
    20

    Even A Single DUI Is Setting You Up For Massive Insurance Headaches

    Getting a DUI comes with a lot of negative consequences, most of which are extremely costly. Here's how even one DUI can lead to expensive insurance struggles.

    By B. L. Johnson 19 days ago Read More
  • Dennis Hopper sets up the scene where he (as Billy) and Peter Fonda (at right, as Wyatt), bid good bye to the Stranger (Luke Askew, center), as they leave the Hippie Commune in Arroyo Hondo.
    11

    Jennifer Heist Arrested For Stealing Five Harley-Davidsons In New Win For Nominative Determinism

    Even with the last name Heist, she couldn't pull the caper off alone.

    By Collin Woodard 20 days ago Read More
  • A stripped Porsche
    36

    Los Angeles Car Strippers Leave Porsche 911 A Shell Of Its Former Self

    The cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 days ago Read More
  • screenshot from the news broadcast showing the TikTok video on a desktop screen zoomed in on the plate of a dark colored Silverado with blue lights in the rear window and a Mexico plate
    42

    Phoenix Police Admit Using Mexican License Plates For Unmarked Cars Wasn't The Best Idea

    The plates were from impounded vehicles, and Police Chief Matt Giordano has ordered all non-U.S. license plates to be removed from his department's vehicles.

    By Logan K. Carter 22 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac Escalade-V
    35

    Dealership Sues Transportation Companies After Cadillac Escalade-V Vanishes Into Thin Air

    There's just something about the Escalade-V that makes it so enticing to steal.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 24 days ago Read More
  • WEAR Channel 3 News report on diesel theft screenshot
    23

    Five Florida Men Use Magnets To Steal Diesel, A Money-Saving Tip We Cannot Endorse

    Authorities suspect that five men arrested in connection with a diesel fuel theft in Florida may be part of an even larger scheme across multiple states.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 26 days ago Read More
  • A parking enforcement officer placing a ticket under the windshield wiper of an illegally parked car
    13

    The Dutch Are Using AI To Ticket Cars, And Wouldn't You Know It, They Issue 500,000 Unjustified Fines Per Year

    When an AI-powered parking enforcement system issues hundreds of thousands of unjustified tickets, it might be time to take a different approach.

    By Justin Hughes 27 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle front 3/4
    33

    2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle Just Cucked Your Police Department's Ford Explorers

    Traffic cops may not need heavy duty pickup trucks with Hemis, but there are plenty of reasons you'd want one for fire, rescue, and emergency response.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • A stolen McLaren Artura crashed in Manhattan.
    17

    McLaren Artura And Luxury SUVs Smashed In Thwarted NYC Parking Garage Heist

    I feel like this story should be from an old Norm MacDonald "Weekend Update" bit.

    By Nico DeMattia 1 month ago Read More
  • A gray 2020 Nissan Altima driving on a paved road in a wooded area
    6

    These Are The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Of 2025 (Yes, The Altima Is On There)

    The number of car thefts in the U.S. dropped in 2025, but the crime wasn't eradicated completely. These are the vehicles thieves targeted most frequently.

    By Monday Goma 1 month ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a news broadcast showing the exterior of Mercedes-Benz of Collierville
    43

    Mercedes Service Tech Allegedly Uses Customer's Car To Meet A Date At A Sports Bar

    The drama didn't stop there, and neither did the dealership's scumminess.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A person preparing to use a key fob near their vehicle
    3

    Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

    Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

    By Shane Schmid 1 month ago Read More
  • Thurston County Sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon with nearly 100 arrests on his record following a high-speed chase through Olympia ending in Lacey Sunday night.
    71

    Man With 'Custom Bong Device' Built Into His Car's Dashboard Arrested For 98th Time

    Arrested for being a creative dude...and for DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A red van with its rear doors open showcasing an aftermarket stereo setup.
    13

    Places Where Playing Your Music Too Loudly In Your Car Can Get You Into A Surprising Amount Of Trouble

    You might be tempted to make use of as much of your car's stereo system as possible. But you'll face penalties if you get too loud with it in certain areas.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 months ago Read More
  • Police car with lights on
    13

    Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike

    To catch a few teens riding minibikes without headlights, an Oklahoma City cop commandeered the hood of a strangers car and turned it into a pursuit vehicle.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
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