The FBI recently released its 2015 Crime Report, which revealed an increase in auto theft with more than 700,000 vehicles stolen last year. Additionally, the total dollar losses from motor vehicle theft grew in tandem, from $4.5 billion to $4.9 billion, while the average dollar loss per stolen vehicle also increased by 7%. As LoJack

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Construction equipment theft is a real threat – the annual estimates of the cost of equipment theft vary from about $300 million to $1 billion (according to the most recent data available from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the National Equipment Register[1]). Heavy machinery is often targeted because of its high value, and

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There has been a lot of buzz lately about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will transform our lives. Our vehicles will become an essential part of the IoT, leading some to use the term, “Internet of Cars.” Apple, Google and Microsoft have each developed connected car platforms, bringing smartphone-like functionality to our vehicles. Vehicles

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SOURCE: NICB DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 19, 2016  — As Halloween approaches, there may be more than ghouls, gremlins and witches canvassing the landscape. How many car thieves will also be prowling the nation’s streets this Halloween disguised as trick-or-treaters as they case neighborhoods for their next target? The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has

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Connected Cars and the Dealership Experience

  • October 18, 2016
  • Scott at LoJack

Safer driving. Easier parking. Access to WiFi, music, videos and more at the click of a button. These are commonly discussed benefits of the connected car. A new emerging topic is what these new developments mean for automotive dealerships. Internet of Things (IoT) innovations are paving the way for improved dealership operations, which in turn

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How Will the Connected Car Change Police Work?

  • October 11, 2016
  • Scott at LoJack

LoJack has always been strongly connected with the law enforcement community. Our founder, William R. Reagan, had a vision of developing a solution to help protect officers while on the job. Since 1986, LoJack has enjoyed a strong, collaborative relationship with law enforcement agencies across the country. As we’ve discussed, the connected car is giving

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One of the most common questions we get from consumers is: “What can I do to prevent my vehicle from being stolen?” No measure will be 100 percent effective. All we can do is mitigate the chances. One of the best countermeasures is to try to think like a thief might. For example, if your

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