Why it matters: Catalytic converters cut toxic emissions, and federal law requires them to remain installed and functional on vehicles that originally had them. Who ...

Car theft is a real issue for the owners. In 2020, the number of vehicles stolen was up 11.8 percent from 724,872 in 2019. Whenever there is something of value, there are always perpetrators. But ...

If you drive a Toyota Prius, Subaru Forester or Honda Element, auto experts are advising you keep an extra eye on this one specific car part that’s seen a 1,215% increase in thefts since 2019. "It's ...

INDIANAPOLIS — It's a sound John McDermott knows all too well. "It sounds like an Indy 500 car. I mean, it is loud," McDermott said. The loud sound comes from his truck, and it lets him know yet ...

Authorities on Monday warned residents about an increase in overnight catalytic converter thefts across the city and urged ...

ST. LOUIS — Police in St. Louis and across the country have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts due to the precious metals in the car part. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Martin County Sheriff's Office is investigating more cases involving catalytic converter thefts. The latest crime trend involves thieves targeting Toyota Tundra pickup trucks ...