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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Thieves are targeting these luxury truck models in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield is near the top of the list when it comes to car thefts in the country, and now police are sounding the alarm that luxury pickup trucks are getting ripped off. An undercover BPD officer says thieves are using auto diagnostic tools to start the trucks and disconnect OnStar systems so the trucks can't be tracked. They're even punching through the glass to open the door to bypass the push button start. Four people arrested on suspicion of stealing multiple Arvin Public Works trucks: Arvin PD 'The police department said that they're an organized ring and they're coming to Kern County to steal trucks to fill their orders,' Chief Operating Officer John Pitre with the Motor City Auto Center said. Over the last two months, there's been a surge of high-end truck thefts targeting 2018 and 2023 GMC Sierra half-ton and three-quarter ton pickups with the AT4 or Denali trims. 'Exotic suspension systems, wheels and tires, big brakes, high-power engines, leather interiors. I don't really think they're going after these trucks for a particular feature. I think they're looking for the entire truck,' Pitre said. Pitre said if you own one of the trucks, Motor City customer or not, to send an email to help@ or call 661-559-9595 to protect your pickup. 'We have a way to catalog those vehicles in such a way that if they are stolen, we can recover them,' he said. Bakersfield ranks 2nd in metro areas with highest car thefts in 2022 study Police say truck thefts are happening mostly along the Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road corridors. Brock Butler's GMC Heavy Duty 2500 truck got broken into. 'They ripped my deck out and messed with the whole brain of my truck. They popped my key cylinder and got right in the door,' he said. Brock Butler builds pools. It took three men five hours to dig a hole while their heavy duty pickups are out in the open. But, Butler has a hack. 'If you put an aftermarket handle that doesn't have a key cylinder on it, that's worked for me,' he said. California led the country in total vehicle thefts per capita last year. Bakersfield was ranked the third on the list for stolen vehicles in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Not shocking at all. My co-worker's truck was stolen like, I think it was six times in three months,' said Butler. San Francisco was first and Memphis second on the list. Lock your vehicle and park it in the garage, behind a secure fence or box it in. Add a GPS tracker so authorities can find your vehicle faster if it gets stolen. Police say the easiest way to protect your vehicle is to disconnect your battery. That way thieves can't even start your pickup. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Bakersfield police warns of rise in GMC truck thefts, mostly in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department issued an alert regarding General Motor truck thefts within the city on Wednesday. Over the past two months, the city of Bakersfield has seen an increase in the number of thefts of high-end GMC trucks, according to officials. Suspects have targeted GMC Sierra 1500 trucks and GMC Sierra 2500 HD trucks, both with the AT4 or Denali trim package, police said. The thefts mostly occurred in southwest Bakersfield neighborhoods along Panama Lane and Buena Vista corridors between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. The vehicles were stolen from the street near the victims' home or from their driveway, according to BPD. The suspects have not been identified yet. Police said the suspects used different types of vehicles to go to these places. Anyone with information about this trend or anyone who has seen suspicious activity related to this investigation are asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Jittery Pakistan Fears Pahalgam Retaliation As India Strengthens Military Arsenal Amid Rising Tensions At Border
Pahalgam Terror Attack: As India mulls its options to retaliate against Pakistan following the dreadful terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, Swedish company SAAB said that it has delivered the AT4 anti-armour weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. The latest addition to India's arsenal will ensure a big edge to New Delhi over Pakistan amid the simmering tensions along the border over the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. In a post on X, SAAB India confirmed the delivery of the weapon system and said that India has procured the AT4CS AST variant, specifically designed for confined space operations, including use from within buildings, bunkers, and other urban environments. 'We are proud to announce the successful delivery of our AT4 anti-armour weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. Selected through a competitive evaluation, AT4 joins India's arsenal as a trusted single-shot solution for short-range combat. India has procured the AT4CS AST variant, specifically designed for confined space operations—including use from within buildings, bunkers, and other urban environments. This marks a milestone moment as the Indian Armed Forces, long-standing users of our Carl-Gustaf system, extend their trust to our AT4 weapon system as well,' the company said. We are proud to announce the successful delivery of our AT4 anti-armour weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. Selected through a competitive evaluation, AT4 joins India's arsenal as a trusted single-shot solution for short-range combat. India has procured the AT4CS AST… — Saab India (@SaabIndia) April 28, 2025 Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces and said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the response. The decision came following the meeting with Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff Gen on Tuesday. During the high-level meeting, PM Modi affirmed that it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism. The PM expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces and said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of our response. Hours after PM Modi's meeting, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar warned on Wednesday of an Indian military attack within the next 24 to 36 hours, based on what he described as "credible intelligence" of Indian intentions to employ last week's Pahalgam attack as a pretext for aggression. Tarar made the warning through social media, stating, "Pakistan has credible intelligence that India intends to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours using the Pahalgam incident as a false pretext. Any act of aggression will be met with a decisive response. India will be fully responsible for any serious consequences in the region." The warning follows growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours after one killed 26 people at a tourist resort in Indian-held Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistani elements for the attack, which has led to a series of retaliatory actions from both nations.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Big boost for India after THIS ally sends consignment of AT4 missiles amid tension with Pakistan, it can...
Big boost for India after THIS ally sends consignment of AT4 missiles amid tension with Pakistan, it can... Amid the Pahalgam terror attack, there is a fear that India and Pakistan may get caught in a war. Amidst all this, Swedish company SAAB has announced the delivery of AT4 Anti-Armor Weapon System to the Indian Armed Forces. Saab India has said that it has successfully handed over the AT4 Anti-Armor System to the Indian security forces. In a post on the social media platform X, SAAB India has said that 'We are proud to announce the successful delivery of our AT4 Anti-Armor weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. AT4 has joined India's arsenal as a reliable single-shot solution for short-range combat. India has purchased the AT4CS AST variant, which is used to destroy buildings, enemy bunkers and in urban combat.' Apart from urban warfare, the Indian Army can also carry out single shot attacks on enemies hiding in bunkers in hilly areas with the AT4 Anti-Armor. Apart from this, it can be fired from a very small space. Many times the soldiers have very little space to fire the weapon or it can be fired even while hiding in buildings. India has bought it from the Swedish company Saab especially for anti-terrorism operations and at this time, when there is tension with Pakistan, AT4 Anti-Armor will increase the combat capability of the Indian Army. Specialty of AT4 Anti-Armor system is that soldiers can fire AT4 Anti-Armor by keeping it on their shoulders. It is a man-portable weapon, which weighs only 7.5 kg. It becomes disposable after a single shot. It is a recoilless weapon, which can be operated by a single soldier. Its length is just one meter and it can be used to attack the enemy accurately from a distance of 300 meters. Once fired, it is thrown away. It has a pre-loaded heat warhead, which is designed to penetrate tanks, armored vehicles, bunkers or walls. It is designed for the infantry. That is, a soldier can easily blow up a tank while hiding. It is very easy to use and can be prepared to fire in a few seconds. It is very effective against armored vehicles, fortified positions, and low-flying helicopters. Apart from India, it is used by US, Australian, Ukrainian, German and French soldiers. Ukrainian soldiers have caused a lot of damage to Russian tanks and armored vehicles with it. It has been used extensively to blow up Russian tanks. Although India is its new customer, the Indian Army has been using the Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired weapon system designed by Saab for a long time. It is produced in India by Bharat Dynamics. AT4 has all the features of Carl-Gustaf.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GMC rounds out Sierra EV trim lineup for 2026 with off-road, entry versions
GMC is adding entry-level and off-road versions of the electric Sierra full-size pickup for the 2026 model year, rounding out a lineup that launched first at the top end. The Sierra EV will come with the AT4 off-road variant and the base Elevation trim level, in addition to the high-end Denali, GMC said March 27. The Sierra EV also will have three different battery choices with varying ranges at multiple price points. The pickup, built at General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, will start at $64,495 for the base Elevation with Standard Range and rise to $100,695 for the Denali with Max Range, including shipping. The Sierra EV launched for the 2024 model year with a fully loaded Denali Edition 1 variant that started at $99,495. 'With these additional trims and customer options, the Sierra EV is positioned right in the heart of the premium truck market,' Jaclyn McQuaid, global vice president of Buick-GMC, said in a statement. Sign up to get our afternoon video email. The video focuses on a new topic in the news each day. GMC said it will share range estimates for the battery options — Standard Range, Extended Range and Max Range — closer to when the pickups start to reach dealerships this summer. Standard Range and Extended Range will be sold on the Elevation trim level, while the AT4 will be offered with either Extended Range or Max Range. All three ranges will be available on the Denali. Towing capacity ranges from 8,500 pounds with a Standard Range battery to 12,500 pounds with Extended Range on the Elevation and Denali trim levels, the brand said. GMC said the AT4 variant will have a lifted coil suspension, 35-inch all-terrain tires, 2 inches of extra ground clearance and standard four-wheel steer with the brand's CrabWalk feature. Terrain Mode will give drivers extra maneuverability and control. The base Elevation trim will feature the vehicle's 16.8-inch portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen, along with GMC's MultiPro tailgate and 18-inch wheels. AT4 and Elevation buyers both will be able to add optional features. The brand said it also enhanced the Denali trim level for 2026 with more exterior colors and two optional packages with additional content and features. Have an opinion about this story? Tell us about it and we may publish it in print. Click here to submit a letter to the editor.
