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National Capital Ravelco is the new distributor of the Ravelco Vehicle Anti-theft Device serving the Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia area offering the best car security available. Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Ravelco's expansion in the National Capital Area market signals the best car security option in the fight against vehicle theft has arrived. Over 4 million installations since 1976 with NOT ONE vehicle stolen has proven Ravelco to be a simple to use,...

LONDON, October 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Volvo wins 'Thatcham International Vehicle Security Award' for second year running - Anders Edvardsson from the Swedish insurance association (TFF) presented the award to Volvo Car Corporation's Mikael Wall Volvo has won the coveted International Vehicle Security Award at the 2012 Thatcham Security Awards. Beating off intense competition from rival manufacturers, this is the second...

CANTON, Mass., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the FBI, July and August are the "hottest" months for vehicle theft. As the July 4th holiday--which has the one of the highest incidences of vehicle theft of all national holidays*-- approaches, LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN) and the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) are embarking on an education effort -- National Vehicle Theft Protection Month -- to help owners protect their cars,...

Vehicle theft is an ongoing problem that continues to occur. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, a car is stolen every three and a half minutes in Canada – that’s approximately 420 cars per day. While not every car theft can be prevented, there are ways to make a vehicle a more difficult target for thieves. InsuranceHotline.com has helpful and simple tips for making theft less likely and preventing the nightmare of a missing car. (PRWEB) June 12, 2012 Thieves take cars for a...

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer Americans were victims of car thefts last year. The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report shows a 7.2 percentage decrease in auto thefts compared to 2010. Improved anti-theft devices and safety tips can help continue this downward trend. Unfortunately, potential thieves will not give up on their efforts to steal your car. But with the same persistence, Ford is constantly improving technologies and methods to keep vehicles secure for its...

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "It stops cargo thieves dead in their tracks," said Pat Stoik referring to a system that the global marine manager at the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies thinks will help contain a $30 billion-a-year crime wave that adds nearly 20% to the price of consumer goods. Chubb motor truck cargo liability customers who purchase a SteelSafe Truck Immobilizer (http://www.steelsafe.com.au) can have their policy deductible waived up to $10,000 in the event...

WESTWOOD, Mass., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- What: While the FBI's newly released 2009 Crime Statistics report indicates that the national vehicle theft rate is decreasing, LoJack Corporation cautions consumers that the national recovery rate is at its lowest point in 25 years. In fact, 43.2 percent of vehicles stolen in 2009 were never recovered, which amounts to 343,274 stolen vehicles that were never returned to their owners. LoJack, developer of the industry's most effective stolen...

WESTWOOD, Mass., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This is the hottest season of the year for vehicle theft with July and August ranking as the highest months for theft. Moreover, the national rate of vehicles stolen and not recovered is at its highest point in more than 20 years, with sophisticated thieves making a big business out of vehicle theft. A full 43 percent of vehicles stolen in 2008 (latest FBI data) were never recovered, amounting to 411,444 stolen cars and trucks not returned...

FREMONT, Mich., June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The first day of summer arrives later this month and as temperatures heat up, it can be tempting to leave the windows on your car open just a crack to alleviate the heat. According to automobile insurers, however, you may as well leave a sign on the car that reads "Steal Me" as cracked windows are an open invitation to car thieves, providing easy access with virtually no damage to the vehicle. A motor vehicle is stolen every 28.8 seconds in...

WESTWOOD, Mass., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What: Memorial Day ranks as one of the most popular holidays for vehicle theft. According to the National Crime Information Center's (NCIC) latest data, 2,599 vehicles were stolen on Memorial Day making it the fifth most targeted holiday for vehicle theft. The AAA forecasts that 32.1 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles away from home this Memorial Day weekend -- providing a wealth of targets for today's sophisticated car...