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Kia 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.

3 Jul

Anti-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.

24 Jun

‘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

20 Jun

Consultation 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.

11 Apr

Porsche 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).

28 Mar

Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses

Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation.

22 Mar

BMW 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.

19 Feb

Watch: 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.

28 Jan

Mercedes 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.

2 Mar

Thieves could target 96% of motorists with relay attack

Ninety-six percent of motorists could be at risk of having their car stolen by criminals using a relay attack.

4 Dec

Thieves target keyless entry cars with ‘relay attack’

A new trend in vehicle theft termed ‘relay attack’, is allowing criminals to overcome existing vehicle security technology, such as immobilisers and keyless entry systems.

10 Aug

Majority of drivers do not trust police’s ability to recover stolen vehicles

The majority of motorists do not trust the police to recover a stolen vehicle according to a new survey by online car servicing provider Servicing Stop.

31 May

Land Rover Defender among top 10 most stolen cars

The Land Rover Defender has entered the Top 10 Most Stolen and Recovered league table for the first time, according to the latest figures from Tracker.

18 Apr

Cap HPI warns against threat of vehicle leasing fraud

Overseas crime groups are targeting leasing companies to fraudulently obtain high-performance motor vehicles.

17 Mar

Car-jacking cases increase across Yorkshire and Midlands

A young AA customer service adviser suffered an attempted car-jacking by a thug wielding an axe when he stopped in his car in Halesowen, earlier this week.

19 Dec

Stolen UK cars recovered from Uganda

More than a million pounds worth of high-value vehicles have been returned to the UK from Uganda, after being stolen in London in 2015.

23 Mar

Range Rovers continued target for vehicle thefts

According to the latest figures from Tracker, the Range Rover Sport was the most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2015.

24 Feb

1 in 10 stolen vehicles are company-owned

One tenth of all stolen vehicles are company owned, according to new data from APU.

21 Dec

vehicle theft - Page 2

Kia offers Faraday key case to thwart car thieves

Anti-terrorism and theft devices top essential technology needs for fleets

‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo

Consultation on new vehicle cyber security rating scheme

Porsche Macan security rating upgraded to Superior

Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses

BMW X5 is 'most stolen and recovered' vehicle

Watch: AA releases anti-theft video as car robbery rates rise by 50%

Mercedes C-Class is most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2017

Thieves could target 96% of motorists with relay attack

Thieves target keyless entry cars with ‘relay attack’

Majority of drivers do not trust police’s ability to recover stolen vehicles

Land Rover Defender among top 10 most stolen cars

Cap HPI warns against threat of vehicle leasing fraud

Car-jacking cases increase across Yorkshire and Midlands

Stolen UK cars recovered from Uganda

Range Rovers continued target for vehicle thefts

1 in 10 stolen vehicles are company-owned

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PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Six things fleets should know about the new 2030 ICE ban consultation

vehicle theft - Page 2

Kia offers Faraday key case to thwart car thieves

Anti-terrorism and theft devices top essential technology needs for fleets

‘Poor’ keyless security rating for DS, Mazda, Toyota and Volvo

Consultation on new vehicle cyber security rating scheme

Porsche Macan security rating upgraded to Superior

Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses

BMW X5 is 'most stolen and recovered' vehicle

Watch: AA releases anti-theft video as car robbery rates rise by 50%

Mercedes C-Class is most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2017

Thieves could target 96% of motorists with relay attack

Thieves target keyless entry cars with ‘relay attack’

Majority of drivers do not trust police’s ability to recover stolen vehicles

Land Rover Defender among top 10 most stolen cars

Cap HPI warns against threat of vehicle leasing fraud

Car-jacking cases increase across Yorkshire and Midlands

Stolen UK cars recovered from Uganda

Range Rovers continued target for vehicle thefts

1 in 10 stolen vehicles are company-owned

Most read

PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Six things fleets should know about the new 2030 ICE ban consultation

Van dealers support ZEV mandate delay

Government “confident” no manufacturer will pay ZEV mandate fines

Fleets drive sales of new cars and electric vehicles

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Opinion: Four trends set to reduce fleet driving risks in 2025

Southern Water expands off-road fleet with new Ford Rangers