vehicle theft
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Fleet industry news 15 Apr 2021IMS partners with Turo to offer telematics-based vehicle security
Insurance and Mobility Solutions (IMS) has teamed up with Turo to offer a telematics-based vehicle security package to car owners using its platform.
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General News 3 Mar 2021UK car theft hotspots revealed as keyless crime reaches record high
More cars were stolen and recovered in London than in any other region across 2020, latest data analysis from Tracker, has revealed.
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General News 10 Jul 2020Vehicle thefts rise by more than 50%
Vehicle thefts have risen to highest level in four years, as more than 150,000 cars, vans and motorcycles were reported as stolen in 2018-19.
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General News 12 Jun 2020Range Rover with keyless entry stolen in 80 seconds
A £120,000 Range Rover Autobiography was stolen by thieves taking advantage of weaknesses in the keyless entry system.
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Fleet industry news 27 Feb 2020Range Rover Sport most stolen vehicle, says Tracker
The Range Rover Sport was the number one choice for thieves in 2019, jumping from eighth place in the Tracker Most Stolen and Recovered League Table in 2018.
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Fleet industry news 15 Jan 2020
Vehicle theft cost fleets more than £16,000 per year
The average fleet loses around £16,000 per year as a result of vehicle or equipment theft, according to Verizon Connect.
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General News 20 Dec 2019
No suspect found in more than half of vehicle crimes
Police were unable to find a suspect in 58% of the 375,001 vehicle crimes that were reported this year in the United Kingdom.
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General News 19 Dec 2019Stolen prestige cars sold for as little as £1,000
Car thieves are stealing some of the most desirable cars and selling them on the black market for as little as £1,000
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Fleet industry news 26 Nov 2019Car thieves using WhatsApp to plan and execute crimes
Criminals exploiting messaging app are fuelling vehicle theft ‘epidemic’, says report
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General News 22 Nov 2019Catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019
The number of claims for catalytic converter thefts has increased tenfold from the beginning of the year, says AA insurance services.
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NEWS 2 Aug 2019Teletrac Navman upgrades package with AI assistant
Teletrac Navman Automotive has launched a new AI automated voice assistant.
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Manufacturer news 3 Jul 2019Kia offers Faraday key case to thwart car thieves
Kia has introduced a Faraday case for customers that purchase a new or used Kia model with a keyless entry system.
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Fleet200 news 24 Jun 2019Anti-terrorism and theft devices top essential technology needs for fleets
Anti-terrorism and anti-theft devices are foremost in fleet managers’ minds – particularly those operating vans and trucks - when it comes to technology priorities.
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Manufacturer news 20 Jun 2019‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo
Lack of protection against theft from keyless entry ‘relay attacks’ results in ‘Poor’ security ratings for DS3 Crossback, Mazda 3, Toyota Rav-4 and Volvo S60
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Manufacturer news 11 Apr 2019Consultation on new vehicle cyber security rating scheme
The 5Stars consortium has released a consultation paper to seek feedback on a new framework to assess the cybersecurity of vehicles.
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Manufacturer news 28 Mar 2019Porsche Macan security rating upgraded to Superior
Thatcham Research updates security rating after new information around the specification of a motion sensor function on the key fob is provided by Porsche Cars (GB).
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Manufacturer news 22 Mar 2019Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses
Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation.
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Manufacturer news 19 Feb 2019BMW X5 is 'most stolen and recovered' vehicle
Tracker has published its 2018 league table of the most stolen and recovered vehicles, revealing the BMW X5 to be the most desired model by thieves.
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Fleet industry news 28 Jan 2019Watch: AA releases anti-theft video as car robbery rates rise by 50%
The AA has released an anti-theft video and top 10 tips as research revealed that 1 in 10 members think modern cars are theft-proof.
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General News 2 Mar 2018Mercedes C-Class is most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2017
Tracker has revealed the 2017 league table of top 10 most stolen and recovered vehicles, placing the Mercedes-Benz C Class in poll position.
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