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As a wave of keyless car thefts hits Britains driveways, thieves explained their payment for stealing a car worth up to £20,000 would only be around £250.

Stolen vehicle recovery specialists have warned Fiesta owners to be on their guard as the beloved model could become a hot target for thieves.

Security researchers at the NCC Group have developed a tool to carry out a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay attack that bypasses all existing protections to authenticate on target devices.

The insurance crime bureau has warned of an increase in car thefts by criminal syndicates using a method known as a “relay attack.”

Almost 48,400 cars in 2021 were recorded as stolen, up from 46,800 in the previous year, according to DVLA stats. We reveal the top 10 cars most commonly pinched.

Almost 48,400 cars in 2021 were recorded as stolen, up from 46,800 in the previous year, according to DVLA stats. We reveal the top 10 cars most commonly pinched.

Vehicle thefts accelerated by a third last year, according to new data, despite two national lockdowns and more drivers being indoors to keep a closer eye on their motors.   There were 74,769 vehicles pinched from their owners last year - this is a 33 per cent leap up from 56,288 in 2019, according to Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency figures. The question is: is your car one of the top 15 that is being most-targeted by criminals?     The Ford Fiesta is the most stolen car in Britain, w...