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UPI
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- UPI
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ranked most stolen car in United States
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the most frequently stolen car in the United States. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has become the most frequently stolen car in the United States, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute, or HLDI. The HLDI's analysis shows that in relation to the number of Camaro ZL1s on the roads, it has a whole-vehicle theft rate 39 times the average compared to all other vehicles. The regular Camaro has also become a top target for thieves, with a whole-vehicle theft rate 13 times the average of all vehicles. The targeting of Camaros is a recent development, according to HLDI, which reports it hasn't historically appeared near the top of its vehicle theft claim frequency rankings. However, its two latest reports for 2025 rank the ZL1 two-door, Camaro two-door and Camaro convertible among the 10 2022-24 passenger vehicles with the highest theft and whole vehicle theft claim occurrences. "Muscle cars have often topped this list, as thieves are attracted to vehicles with high horsepower," said Matt Moore, chief insurance operations officer at HLDI and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a press release. "That also helps explain why the more expensive, more powerful ZL1 is stolen so much more often than the standard Camaro." Aside from the horsepower, Camaros also have a technical issue that allows thieves to clone the key code for newer models by accessing the car's on-board ports. General Motors launched a service campaign in March for 2020-24 Camaro models, under which owners can bring their vehicles to dealerships for a free software update that should reduce the theft risk. In the other direction, the 20 least-stolen vehicles include eight electric vehicles and two plug-in hybrids, which all have whole-vehicle theft claim incidences that are more than 85% lower than the all-vehicle average. HDLI studies have shown electric vehicles are not as attractive to thieves because they're more likely to be in a garage or parked near buildings to facilitate charging.
The Hill
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
The 20 most-stolen cars in America, according to insurance data
(NEXSTAR) – Sports cars and SUVs made by Chevrolet, Acura and GMC are among some of the most-stolen vehicles in America, according to a new report. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), a supporting organization of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), has released the findings of its latest research into whole-vehicle theft claims among 2022-24 model years, revealing which cars thieves tend to target through 2024. The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was determined to be the most frequently stolen — by a lot. The theft rate of the ZL1 was 39 times higher than that of the average car, according to the HDLI. 'Muscle cars have often topped this list, as thieves are attracted to vehicles with high horsepower,' Matt Moore, the IILS-HLDI chief insurance operations officer, explained in a release issued Thursday. 'That also helps explain why the more expensive, more powerful ZL1 is stolen so much more often than the standard Camaro.' Aside from being a more desirable car in general, the HLDI says a 'glitch' allowed thieves to electronically clone a Camaro's key fob signal by accessing one of the car's ports. But officials have previously warned that certain devices can clone a key fob signal simply by being nearby. 'These devices are about the size of a cell phone and are a programming tool that picks up the signal of a key fob nearby which the device then clones,' the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told Camaro owners in 2024, when announcing the arrest of an alleged car thief. At the time, LAPD detectives advised keeping key fobs in protected cases, or even wrapping them in foil. The HLDI says some Camaro owners are also eligible for a software upgrade which can fix the issue. Other cars from newer model years that were identified as the most-stolen in America include the Acura TLX 4WD, which is 21 times more likely to be reported as a whole-vehicle theft than the average car, and the regular Chevrolet Camaro model, which is 12 times more likely. The 20 most-stolen cars in the U.S. (model years 2022–24) Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Acura TLX 4WD Chevrolet Camaro GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab 4WD Acura TLX 2WD GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WD Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WD Dodge Durango 4WD Land Rover Range Rover 4WD Ram 1500 crew cab short-wheelbase 4WD Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crew cab 4WD Ram 3500 crew cab long-wheelbase 4WD Honda CR-V hybrid 4WD GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 2WD Dodge Durango 2WD GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD BMW X7 4WD Mercedes-Benz S-Class long-wheelbase 4WD Jeep Gladiator crew cab convertible 4WD Cadillac Escalade ESV 4WD To come to its findings, analysts with the HLDI studied each model's frequency of whole-vehicle thefts, which the organization determines by 'comparing the dollar amounts of theft claims with what insurers pay for the same vehicles when they're totaled in a crash.' The organization writes that insurance claims regarding theft usually don't indicate whether the whole car or parts was stolen. Meanwhile, earlier this year, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) identified its own list of the most-stolen vehicles in 2024, albeit among any model year. Their findings identified the top five as the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Honda Accord, and Kia Optima. To determine its lists, the NICB has historically used information submitted by law enforcement agencies to the NICB. More information from the HLDI's report, including some of the least-stolen car models, can be found at the organization's website.
Newsweek
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
America's Most Stolen Cars Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The most stolen vehicles in the United States for model year 2022-4 have been revealed by new research published by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). Chevrolets featured heavily taking three of the top 10 positions, including first place which was occupied by the Camaro ZL1. Also in the top 10 were vehicles produced by Acura, GMC, Ram and Land Rover. By contrast the 10 least stolen vehicles were primarily electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Newsweek contacted the Chevrolet, Acura, GMC, Ram and Land Rover press offices for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours via email or online inquiry form. Why It Matters Some 850,708 vehicle thefts were reported in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a 17 percent decrease on the previous year. FBI data showed nearly 70,000 people were arrested for motor vehicle theft in 2022, including 2,000 who were carrying a firearm when arrested. What To Know On Friday, the HLDI published its list of the most stolen vehicles from the 2022-24 model years. The figures were based on motor vehicle theft claims, with the HLDI using the value insurers pay when the same vehicle is totaled in a crash to determine if the whole vehicle was stolen. Only these cases were included in the data and not other motor vehicles thefts. The HLDI gave each car on its list a "relative frequency claim" (RFC) for theft, with the average across all vehicles included being 100. Stock photograph showing a racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Detroit in 2018. Stock photograph showing a racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Detroit in 2018. Paul Sancya/AP The most stolen list was topped by the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, a powerful sports car, with an RFC of 3,949. This was stolen 39 times more often than the average vehicle according to the figures. It was followed by the Acura TLX 4WD and the Chevrolet Camaro with RFC's of 2,138 and 1,287 respectively. In fourth place was the Acura TLX 2WD with an RFC of 805, then the GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WD with 742 and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WD on 662. The top 10 was completed by the Dodge Durango 4WD—on 592—the Land Rover Range Rover 4WD—with 540—and the Ram 1500 crew cab short-wheelbase 4WD on 524. Shopper looking over a 2025 Dodge Durango utility vehicle in the Stellantis display at the Colorado Auto Show Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Denver. Shopper looking over a 2025 Dodge Durango utility vehicle in the Stellantis display at the Colorado Auto Show Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP On the other side the least stolen HLDI list was primarily composed of electric and hybrid vehicles. This list was headed by the Tesla Model 3 4WD (RCF 1), the Tesla Model Y 4WD (RCF 2), the Tesla Model 3 2WD (RCF 3), the Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD (RCF 5) and the Tesla Model S 4WD (also RCF 5). The HLDI noted modern vehicles can be stolen using cloned versions of the owner's key fob and noted media reports that Chevrolet vehicles have seemingly been impacted by a technical glitch that makes this easier. According to FBI crime data, during the 2019-2023 period, the highest proportion of motor vehicle thefts were reported in Colorado, with 66.43 monthly per 100,000 citizens. This was followed by New Mexico and Washington in second and third place, with 42.05 and 41.48 monthly motor vehicle thefts per 100,000 people, respectively. Stock photograph showing a Tesla Model 3 vehicle is on display at the Tesla auto store on September 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. The Tesla Model 3 4WD had the lowest relative frequency claim... Stock photograph showing a Tesla Model 3 vehicle is on display at the Tesla auto store on September 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. The Tesla Model 3 4WD had the lowest relative frequency claim theft rate according to the data. More Allison Dinner/GETTY What People Are Saying HLDI Chief Insurance Operations Officer Matt Moore said: "Muscle cars have often topped this list, as thieves are attracted to vehicles with high horsepower. That also helps explain why the more expensive, more powerful ZL1 is stolen so much more often than the standard Camaro." Referring to Camaro's on the list, he added: "We expect powerful and high-value vehicles to be targeted, and these models check both those boxes. But it stood out to us that Camaros that were nearly 10 years old had such high claim frequencies."
Newsweek
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Insider Proposes Races in Canada and Europe after Mexico Success
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Following NASCAR's first international points-paying Cup Series race beyond the borders of the USA in Mexico last weekend, former NASCAR driver, commentator, and analyst Kyle Petty has proposed that the sport must consider racing in Canada and Europe. The race in Mexico's Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez saw a huge crowd turnout, prompting Petty to point out NASCAR fan bases in international locations. While Canada is one option, given the close proximity to America, he suggested a one-time race in Europe, especially after NASCAR pitched a custom Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to compete in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. Speaking to George Howson on Motorsport Reports, Petty said: "Obviously, if we're opening up Mexico, then I think we should take a look at Canada. I would like to see that. There are so many race fans. If you go to Michigan, Watkins Glen, you're right along the Canadian border. There's so many Canadian fans that come over. ... So I look at that and I say, Yeah, those are no-brainers to me. Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico."I would love to see us land somewhere in Europe, at least once. I've been going to Goodwood [in England], places like that. There are so many NASCAR fans, so many stock car fans, and it's just a totally different form of racing than Formula One or sports cars or Le Mans and that type of racing. "It's just a totally different form. It's not better, it's not worse, it's just different, that's just the way it is. I think it would be interesting to see the type of crowd that we could draw over there on an oval, or on a road course, because we have opened ourselves up with this car to be in a road course-type series. I know it's never gonna go to full road courses, but there will be a lot more of them that add on." Howson added: "We saw in Le Mans a few years ago [in 2023], these cars can run around actual world endurance championship circuits, so there's no reason why we can't say I'd love to see NASCAR in Europe. That'd be awesome." Speaking of road courses, while Petty acknowledged that more would be added to the NASCAR calendar in the future, his father, Richard Petty, famous for winning seven Cup Series championships, has dismissed road courses. While addressing how Shane van Gisbergen's victory in Mexico got him a spot in the playoffs, despite being 30th in the standings, Richard targeted the sport's 'if you win, you're in' policy and road courses. Newsweek Sports reported his comments: "The way they got this thing fixed, where if you win, you're in. That can't be right. You got somebody that's 30th in points that's going to make the playoffs. Hey man, what happened to the guy that 15th, or 16th, or 18th (that's) been running good (and) finished good everywhere? "You're making a championship situation by winning a road course, which is not really NASCAR to begin with. From that standpoint, I think they're going to have to jockey around and change some of this kind of stuff."
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
From Watermelon Fields to NASCAR Fame: The Unstoppable Rise of Ross Chastain
Ross Chastain's story is one that blends humble beginnings with high-speed glory—a tale rooted in the watermelon fields of Alva, Florida, and now roaring across the NASCAR circuit. As an eighth-generation watermelon farmer turned professional race car driver, Chastain's recent victory in Charlotte is not just another win on the board—it's a celebration of resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication. Before he became a household name in motorsports, Chastain spent his early years working on his family's farm, learning the value of sweat and perseverance. While his hands were once stained red from watermelon harvests, today they grip the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing Team. His path to NASCAR's premier level was anything but easy. With no major funding or family racing dynasty backing him, Ross had to earn every opportunity with tireless effort. On the track, Chastain is now regarded as one of NASCAR's most tenacious and unpredictable talents. Known for his aggressive yet calculated driving style, he made national headlines in 2022 with his wild 'video game move' at Martinsville—riding the wall on the final lap to gain several positions and clinch a spot in the Championship 4. That single move went viral and earned him a permanent place in NASCAR lore. In the 2023 season, Chastain proved that his success was no fluke. He finished second in the Cup Series standings, showcasing consistency and speed across a range of tracks—from superspeedways like Talladega to road courses like COTA. His victory at the Nashville Superspeedway last season marked a turning point, affirming him as a serious title contender. Prime Time Victory: Ross Chastain Wins Charlotte | Stacking Pennies Now, in 2024, his win in Charlotte cements his status as a frontrunner once again. It was a race that demonstrated his ability to maintain focus under pressure, expertly maneuvering through pit strategy and late cautions to seize the checkered flag. Off the track, he remains true to his roots. Chastain proudly partners with agricultural companies like Enza Zaden Americas to advocate for watermelon growers, embodying the spirit of the farming community that raised him. Ross Chastain is more than just a NASCAR driver—he's a symbol of how authenticity and ambition can fuel extraordinary success. From dirt-covered boots to fireproof suits, his journey from the fields of Florida to the front lines of racing is not just inspiring—it's still unfolding, and it's thrilling to watch. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
