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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Auto thefts drop more than 25 per cent in Ontario, says new insurance industry report
Vehicle theft in Ontario has dropped 25.9 per cent compared to a year ago as drivers learn to safeguard their vehicles and authorities work more closely together, the Équité́ Association insurance industry group says. That's even better than the 19.1 per cent national drop from a year ago, a newly released report from the group says. 'Canada is a safer place today than it was at the height of the auto theft crisis,' says Terri O'Brien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Équité́ Association, a private group funded by insurance agencies. The report notes Quebec has seen a 22.2 per cent decrease in auto theft over the past year. 'Canadians have endured the significant impacts of vehicle crime, and while these first half of 2025 numbers are encouraging, the fight is far from over,' Bryan Gast of the group's Investigative Services department said. The drop in thefts across Canada is a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when Équité́ labelled auto theft a national crisis and advocated for greater information sharing between numerous federal and provincial government ministries, law enforcement, insurers and industry stakeholders. 'The trend is continuing downward after the peak of the crisis,' Gast said. Équité́ has pushed for drivers to take measures like employing tracking devices and steering wheel locks on their vehicles, and parking in well lit areas or in driveways. The report notes that criminals have also adapted. Thieves now focus more on stealing vehicles destined for chop shops, where they are sometimes reconfigured and outfitted with new Vehicle Identification Numbers, hindering recovery efforts. The Équité́ report says that 44 per cent of vehicles stolen so far this year remain unrecovered as criminals move toward selling vehicles to chop shops. 'As automotive and steel tariffs continue to create uncertainty, the market for used and aftermarket parts may become more lucrative,' the Équité́ report says. 'The national auto theft decrease (-19.1%) reflects the successes of Équité́'s partnerships with law enforcement, RCMP, CBSA and INTERPOL, as well as the leadership and investments from PSC and provincial governments across Canada,' the report says. 'Evolving tactics to identify new funding sources in vehicle crime are emerging, according to Équité́ investigators,' the report states. 'The prevalence of chop shops continues; however domestic chop shops are now expanding and shipping parts to international markets.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled
Ford is recalling more than 1000 examples of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV due to an issue that could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle. 'Due to a software issue, if the occupants exit the driver and/or front passenger doors using the interior mechanical release handles when the 12 volt battery is discharged and the doors are in lock status, the doors may remain locked when they are re-closed,' the company says in its recall notice. 'If this occurs, the key fob, interior and exterior handles will not unlock the doors. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'In the event of an emergency, an occupant who remains inside a locked vehicle and unable to use an inside door release handle may not be able to exit or be retrieved from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.' In effect, if the doors are locked, the battery is discharged, and the occupant of the vehicle is unable to operate a door handle – if they're unconscious, for example, or they're a baby – then someone outside the vehicle won't be able to open the doors to allow them to exit. The Mustang Mach-E's doors are opened externally by pressing a button. A total of 1234 vehicles are affected, produced between 2023 and 2025 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer to have the vehicle rectified, free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Jaguar E-Pace recalled
JLR Australia is recalling the Jaguar E-Pace small SUV due to a defective passenger airbag. 'Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment,' the company says in its recall notice. 'This could cause hot gas to escape from the airbag and result in insufficient protection to the passenger. 'In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended and hot gas escaping towards the vehicle occupants could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.' CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A total of 388 vehicles are affected, produced between 2021 and 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised JLR dealer to have the passenger airbag replaced, free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact the JLR Customer Relationship Centre on 1300 787 803. MORE: Explore the Jaguar E-Pace showroom
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Multiple Lexus models recalled
Lexus is recalling close to 2000 vehicles across three model lines due to a potential fault with their instrument cluster. 'The subject vehicles have a 12.3-inch display on the instrument panel that shows various information (warning and indicator lights, vehicle gauges, messages, etc.),' the company says in its recall notice. 'There is a possibility that the display can be blank when the vehicle starts and will remain in this state. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Camera Icon Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Due to improper programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data is repeatedly written to a memory device in the combination meter when the combination meter operates, causing the memory device to deteriorate earlier than intended. 'If this occurs, the monitor will not be displayed at ignition on and will remain in this state. Driving without speedometer and any warning may result in an increased risk of an accident in certain driving conditions. 'Inability to determine the speed of the vehicle could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.' Camera Icon Supplied Credit: CarExpert Camera Icon Supplied Credit: CarExpert The recall affects examples of the LBX small SUV, LM people mover, and LS limousine, produced between 2023 and 2025 A total of 1987 vehicles are affected The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here Lexus' recall notice is attached here, including a detailed VIN list, and the government recall notice is here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Lexus Australia dealership to have the fix carried out, free of charge. Lexus dealers will update the programming of the instrument cluster software, which may take between one and 2.5 hours to complete. Depending on the dealer's work schedule, owners may need to make their vehicles available for a longer period of time. If you have any further questions, you can contact an authorised Lexus dealer in the first instance, or the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 on weekdays between 8:00am and 6:00pm. MORE: Everything Lexus LBX • LM • LS
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Range Rover Evoque recalled
JLR Australia is recalling over 2800 Range Rover Evoque mid-size SUVs as their passenger airbags may be defective. 'Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment,' the company says in its recall notice. 'This could cause hot gases to escape from the airbag and result in insufficient protection to the passenger. 'In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended and hot gas escaping towards the vehicle occupants could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.' CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A total of 2818 vehicles are affected, produced between 2020 and 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised JLR dealership to have the passenger airbag replaced, free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact JLR Australia on 1800 625 642. MORE: Explore the Range Rover Evoque showroom
