Gjovik Ford, an auto dealership in Plano, Illinois, sought to decrease theft and prevent fraud by implementing an integrated video surveillance system.

Catalytic converter theft has increased over the past year, with people targeting the relatively accessibly and valuable technology. Video surveillance can serve as a preventative security solutions against these crimes.

New data by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows a total of 9,600 vehicles were reported stolen in 2015 on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States.

The Honda Accord was the most stolen vehicle in 2010.
 

In 2012, there were 2,228 cars stolen on New Year’s Day, according to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Christmas Day had the lowest theft figure for a holiday, as well as the lowest reported vehicle thefts of any day in 2012.

England's High Court has blocked the publication of an academic paper showing how to bypass a computer chip used to fight vehicle theft, citing public safety concerns.

Shifting gears proved too difficult for two Florida car-jackers, who had to be coached by their victim on how to turn the car on.