Michigan’s Top Target: The Most Stolen Car
It is an unfortunate reality that there are individuals in the world who resort to stealing, driven either by the pursuit of financial gain or the craving for internet attention. To address the increasing auto theft problem, local officials formed an auto theft task force in June, aiming to combat this issue locally. Recently, Money Geek updated their list of the most stolen vehicles in every state.
They gathered stats from the Insurance Information Institute and data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau to compile a list of the most stolen cars nationwide and in each state.
In the United States, the most stolen vehicle’s top spot is the Chevrolet full-size pickup truck. Right behind it at number two is the Ford full-size pickup truck, closely followed by the Honda Civic.
According to the financial resource website, the most stolen vehicle in Michigan is a Dodge Charger. Following closely at number two is the Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee, and at the third position is the Chevrolet Pickup (full size).
According to their report, the number of reported motor vehicle thefts across all states came close to a million. However, certain locations have higher theft rates than others. For instance, Colorado tops the charts with a theft rate of 661.21 per 100,000 residents, and the top 10 most stolen cars make up almost 31% of these incidents.
On the opposite end, Maine boasts the lowest theft rate among all states, standing at 60.7 per 100,000 residents. Almost 27% of these thefts were from the top 10 list of stolen cars.
Despite the alarming report, the website did provide valuable advice on protecting your car from theft. Some tips include always locking doors and windows when the car is not in use. Never leave keys inside the vehicle. Another tip they offered is installing safety devices such as alarms, steering wheel locks, or GPS trackers. Also, a helpful tip would be opting for safe parking areas that are well-lit and monitored.
If you want to see more of their breakdown, take a look at the full report here.
5 New Car Features People Struggle With The Most
Nowadays, it seems like car manufactures and designers are putting more and more features in new cars. Sometimes, it’s to make the car sleeker in appearance or give the car or give the driver more benefits with their vehicle. Many drivers can become intimidated or overwhelmed by the technology of cars. From cruise control and assisted parking to Bluetooth connection and more.
In a poll by SWNSDigital.com, they found the top new car features people struggle with the most. They gathered their data by polling 500 car owners with vehicles less than two years old. The results showed 20 pieces of technology in a car that “baffle modern car owners.”
According to the poll, 68 percent of the “struggle to get to grips with everything.” While 40 percent don’t believe they’re using their car to its full potential. Also found in the research, is that it took about six months for 55 percent to discover their car came with certain features.
Dr Martha Newson, cognitive psychologist who facilitated the consumer study said they proved that over half of drivers are missing out on the full experience of their vehicle. “With any car purchase being one of life’s bigger spends, drivers should take more time understanding the tech available at their fingertips, so they don’t miss out on safer, more comfortable and more pleasurable experiences, every time they get in the car,” said Newson.
The feature that most people feel that they aren’t using happens to be cruise control. It’s been around for quite some time. Surprisingly, at the bottom of the list is blind-spot alert, massage seats, and 360-degree cameras. Some may find features like a heated steering wheel, remote engine start, and climate control easy.
You can view the full list here.
Here are 5 new car features people struggle with the most.
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