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- Ford Fiesta.
- Ford Focus. Number stolen 2120. Like the Fiesta, the Ford Focus stands out because it’s the best family car to drive, with particularly entertaining handling if you go for the sporty ST-Line trim.
- Volkswagen Golf.
- Mercedes C-Class. Number stolen 1786. The fact that the C-Class finishes higher up in this list than last year (when it was seventh) will be a concern to Mercedes.
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shaunl/Getty Images The most stolen car in the U.S. is the Hyundai Elantra. In 2023, the Elantra was stolen 48,445 times. In the first two quarters of 2024, thieves nabbed 17,363 Elantras, which may mean this trend is slowing—or thefts may surge in the latter half of the year. Maya Afilalo, managing editor and industry analyst at AutoInsurance.com,...
Hyundai Sonata
Number stolen: 42,813 The Hyundai Sonata isn’t far behind the Elantra in theft, largely because of the #KiaBoyz trend. “These vehicles are so attractive to thieves because they don’t require special skills or tools to steal,” Afilalo says. NICB data for the first two quarters of 2024 shows Sonata thefts are at 14,524. Even if the number of thefts doubled in the last two quarters of the year, that would still be a significant drop. Most older Kia and Hyundai models lack engine immobilizers, bu...
Kia Optima
Number stolen: 30,204 The Kia Optima is the third most stolen vehicle for the same reasons as the first two. A huge factor is the lack of engine immobilizers, but the HLDI reports that while Kia models made between 2015 and 2019 are particularly vulnerable to car thieves, significant security advances made after 2023 help reduce theft.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Number stolen: 23,721 Thieves stole a staggering 49,903 full-size Chevy pickups in 2022, but in 2023, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 dropped from the No. 1 spot. It was the first time in a decade that a full-size pickup of any make didn’t take the top slot. “Pickup trucks had long been popular targets for theft due to their high resale value and high demand for their parts. Plus, some older models lack advanced anti-theft technologies, making them easier to steal compared to newer vehicles,” Af...
Photoservice/Getty Images Afilalo says one strategy to reduce the likelihood of car theft is to use a manual steering wheel lock. “The steering wheel lock prevents the wheel from turning until the owner removes it with a key,” she explains. “It’s a visible deterrent, which hopefully dissuades thieves from breaking a window and trying to get into yo...
Reader’s Digest has published hundreds of articles on personal technology, arming readers with the knowledge to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats and internet scams as well as revealing the best tips, tricks and shortcuts for computers, cellphones, apps, texting, social media and more. For this piece on the most stolen cars, Jaime St...
Jul 7, 2024 · The latest reports from Fidelity and other stakeholders list the following 13 vehicles (listed in alphabetic order) as high-risk for hijacking in South Africa in 2024. BMW 3 Series;...
Sep 1, 2023 · IIHS has released its annual report cataloging the vehicles most likely to be stolen, and the list is again topped by not one, but two variants of the Dodge Charger.
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Feb 12, 2021 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- For the first month of 2021, carjacking reports are up a staggering 238% over the same period last year. That is more than 203 carjackings just in the month of January.
Aug 8, 2019 · Some of the UK's newest and most popular cars are at risk of being stolen in seconds by exploiting weaknesses in keyless entry systems.
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