US EditionThis SUV Was the Most Stolen Vehicle in Ontario Last Year: Report
The 2024 Honda CR-V was Ontario's most stolen vehicle, with over 1,900 thefts, as organized crime exploits newer SUV security weaknesses, costing insurers more than $1 billion nationwide.
- On Tuesday, �quit� Association released its annual Top 10 list confirming the Toyota RAV4 was Canada's most stolen vehicle in 2024 with 2,080 thefts.
- Newer SUVs and pickup trucks attract thieves because of high demand, global serviceability, strong resale value, and keyless-entry system vulnerabilities exploited mostly in Ontario and Quebec near eastern ports.
- The Top 10 list totals more than 15,700 stolen vehicles in 2024, with nine SUVs and trucks and key counts including Honda CR-V , Ford F150 Series and Honda Civic .
- Last month, Public Safety Canada credited the federal action plan with increased cargo searches and law enforcement cooperation, while CBSA intercepted 666 stolen vehicles this year, the update said.
- Insurers are urging auto manufacturers to upgrade security as thefts of high-value luxury vehicles spike 47.5%, while losses exceed $1 billion despite a 19% national decline.
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The latest models of higher-end SUVs and pickup trucks continue to be top targets for Canadian organized crime-run auto theft rings, especially in Quebec and Ontario, a new report says. The Toyota RAV4 was the No. 1 choice for car thieves in 2024, with more than 2,000 stolen across the country, according to a newly released report from insurance crime and fraud prevention expert Équité Association. The report outlining the top 10 vehicles stolen…
Canada has a new top stolen car
iStock.com/YuriyVlasenko The Toyota RAV4 is now Canada’s most stolen car. That’s according to Équité Association’s Annual Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles List for 2024, released today. The RAV4 unseats the Toyota Highlander, which was the previous year’s top stolen car. Before that, the Honda CR-V held the top spot for two years. “Newer model SUVs, particularly those with keyless security vulnerabilities, remain prime targets for sophisticated c…
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