Global vehicle theft could be on the rise

Global levels of vehicle theft have been steadily reducing over the past decade, with increases in vehicle security feature fitment such as immobilisers and doublelocking.  However, crime levels typically rise following times of financial hardship and many regions are now beginning to report reversals in the vehicle theft trend. 

Brazilian SVT mandate pushed back

The Brazilian National Transit Council have announced a further delay to the introduction of mandatory Stolen Vehicle Tracking systems on all new vehicles.

How are thieves stealing modern vehicles?

Developments in vehicle security have made it increasingly difficult for thieves to steal vehicles by conventional means instead opting for burglary, fraud and more advanced methods.

Additional items in this month's newsletter include:

• Winter theft concern for "frost-jacking"
• Immobilisers aren't strong enough, says New Scientist
• Canada makes new law for vehicle theft
• Thatcham to introduce bumper-to-bumper testing
• Updates on vehicle security market analysis
• Remote immobilisers: Practical concerns and market demand

Security Newsletter December 2010.pdf (120.61 kb)