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10 MOST STOLEN AND RECOVERED VEHICLES OF 2012

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Is your car attracting the wrong kind of attention? Thieves are drawn to vehicles that are most popular among consumers, have marketable parts, and blend in on the roadways, according to LoJack Corporation, which recently released its annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report.

    Is your car attracting the wrong kind of attention? Thieves are drawn to vehicles that are most popular among consumers, have marketable parts, and blend in on the roadways, according to LoJack Corp., which recently released its annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report.

    Massachusetts ranked sixth in the country last year for states with the highest vehicle thefts and recoveries, according to LoJack. This put it behind California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

    Avoid these 10 models if you don’t want to be a target. LoJack does not track individual figures for each vehicle model.

    10 MOST STOLEN AND RECOVERED VEHICLES OF 2012

    Is your car attracting the wrong kind of attention? Thieves are drawn to vehicles that are most popular among consumers, have marketable parts, and blend in on the roadways, according to LoJack Corporation, which recently released its annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report.
Massachusetts ranked sixth in the country last year for states with the highest vehicle thefts and recoveries, according to LoJack. This put it behind California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.
Avoid these 10 models if you don’t want to be a target. LoJack does not track individual figures for each vehicle model.

    Is your car attracting the wrong kind of attention? Thieves are drawn to vehicles that are most popular among consumers, have marketable parts, and blend in on the roadways, according to LoJack Corp., which recently released its annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report.

    Massachusetts ranked sixth in the country last year for states with the highest vehicle thefts and recoveries, according to LoJack. This put it behind California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

    Avoid these 10 models if you don’t want to be a target. LoJack does not track individual figures for each vehicle model.

    This list ranked most stolen and recovered vehicles that are equipped with a LoJack system, a location-based device that helps police track down vehicles. The Tahoe ranked second on a recent list of most stolen SUVs and crossovers from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

    10. Chevrolet Tahoe

    This list ranked most stolen and recovered vehicles that are equipped with a LoJack system, a location-based device that helps police track down vehicles. The Tahoe ranked second on a recent list of most stolen SUVs and crossovers from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

    Chevrolet
    Two Nissan models appear on LoJack’s list.

    9. Nissan Altima

    Two Nissan models appear on LoJack’s list.

    Nissan
    Blue was the least common color of stolen and recovered cars, while black was the most common.

    8. Nissan Maxima

    Blue was the least common color of stolen and recovered cars, while black was the most common.

    Nissan
    LoJack reported that vehicles equipped with its device were recovered 94 percent of the time in 2012.

    7. Cadillac Escalade

    LoJack reported that vehicles equipped with its device were recovered 94 percent of the time in 2012.

    Cadillac
    The Silverado is the only pickup to make this list, which does not take the model’s year into account. When it comes to 2012 models, the Ford F-250 pickup ranked second for most stolen and recovered vehicles, according to LoJack.

    6. Chevrolet Silverado

    A 2008 Silverado was the first vehicle recovered using a LoJack device in 2012, according to the company. It’s the only pickup to make this list.

    Chevrolet
    The Corolla marks Toyota’s first appearance on this list, which does not take the car’s year into account. When it comes to 2012 models, the Corolla ranked fourth for most stolen and recovered vehicles, according to LoJack.

    5. Toyota Corolla

    The Corolla marks Toyota’s first appearance on this list, which does not take the car’s year into account. When it comes to 2012 models, the Corolla ranked fourth for most stolen and recovered vehicles, according to LoJack.

    Toyota
    The Integra is the only vehicle on this list that is no longer being produced. A 1994 Acura Integra GS-R sedan is pictured.

    4. Acura Integra

    The Integra is the only vehicle on this list that is no longer being produced. A 1994 Acura Integra GS-R sedan is pictured.

    Honda
    The Camry fell from its No. 2 spot on LoJack’s 2011 list.

    3. Toyota Camry

    The Camry fell from its No. 2 spot on LoJack’s 2011 list.

    Toyota
    When it comes to 2012 models, the Civic ranked fifth for most stolen and recovered vehicles, according to LoJack.

    2. Honda Civic

    When it comes to 2012 models, the Civic ranked fifth for most stolen and recovered vehicles, according to LoJack.

    Honda
    The Honda Accord earned the top spot on LoJack’s list for the third year in a row.

    1. Honda Accord

    The Honda Accord earned the top spot on LoJack’s list for the third year in a row.

    Honda
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