Cars have long been signifiers of wealth, social mobility, and personal freedom. However, for large segments of America’s less affluent, they’re much more than a symbol of success. For them, owning a car is not only a means of supporting their careers and families—it’s a key way of escaping poverty. In fact, studies have

  Many of today’s cars are technological marvels. While we once only expected our vehicles to transport us safely from point A to point B, modern consumers are increasingly looking for a connected car experience. GPS navigation devices and advanced engine monitoring systems are now often standard features, as is the ability to link our

Previously, we took a closer look at why recent FBI data shows a rise in vehicle thefts across the U.S. One of the most alarming trends we noticed is how these thefts are not only increasing nationwide, but are actually becoming more prevalent in the West. While this may be due to number of reasons,

The start of the summer typically marks the high point for consumer vehicle thefts, which is why we’ve designated July National Vehicle Theft Protection Month. Although these thefts usually get the most attention, it is also common for thieves to target commercial fleets, including construction vehicles and equipment. The 2014 National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

  More vehicles are stolen in the summer months than during any other time. That’s why LoJack has designated July National Vehicle Theft Protection Month (NVTPM) to help educate drivers about how they can best protect their vehicles. It’s especially important to be vigilant this summer, as data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report shows

The LoJack®  Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is a small device that is covertly installed in a vehicle, with the hope that it can recover a stolen vehicle if the owner is unfortunate enough to be the victim of auto theft.  A number of years ago, the authors of a study (Ayers and Levitt) found that

Owners of a newer Chevrolet Camaro need to be aware of how attractive their car is to thieves.  LoJack helps recover thousands of cars each year.  Right now, the areas around San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco are a hot bed of auto theft, especially for the new model Chevy Camaro.

Colorado is battling an auto theft surge, with the total thefts increasing 27% in 2016 according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Owners of Subaru cars are getting hit hard. Thieves aren’t just stealing them for joyrides anymore, and it can be serious business.  What victims get back may not be what they want to

As we’ve discussed on this blog in the past, the west coast is a hot bed for auto theft. California is the top state for auto theft, and Washington is not far behind at #4. A trend is also emerging in Oregon, where auto theft has increased 10% over the previous year according to recent FBI

LoJack is happy to announce the release of our 8th Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report, which details our recovery data for 2016. The data was revealed in an infographic earlier today. The key highlights of the 8th installment of the report include: Increase in Recoveries Helps Slow the Cycle of Crime Law enforcement officials recovered over