This is why thieves are targeting new Dodge Ram trucks

New Ram pick-up trucks are highly sought after overseas, and more than 130 have been stolen so far in York Region in 2023.

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[rotary]

In related news, the Pontiac Aztec continues to be the car least likely to ever be stolen...

[opensourcedev]

Gotta love the company marketing using terms like "it's rare...", ...yes, 140 thefts in 2 months isn't rare . It's bonkers

[e.a.r.]

I'm going to remove my transmission every time I park..
Keep one step ahead of them..🤙

[raff]

I find it impossible to believe that with this many vehicles being jacked that the police are oblivious as to where these vehicles are being taken and who is steaking them. Something stinks here. Why aren't insurance companies pushing for better security and recovery????
Even if you know where the stolen vehicle is the police will not move to catch the thieves.

[jeffmorse]

If you have a garage, use it for your vehicle instead of as a mini-storage. That'll cut down on almost all thefts at home. That said most pickups have gotten so big they can't even fit in a standard size garage anymore (even if it weren't full of junk).

[stevenmiller]

it’s incredible with all the features these vehicles come with, and the ridiculously high price tag - that there is not built in GPS tracking system in case of theft

[shitloveaduck]

Put your key in a pouch that keeps the signal from your transmitter (key) enclosed. Especially when at home. That’s how they are picking up the signal. You toss the key on a shelf or whatever by the door and it’s constantly communicating with the vehicle. They pick up the signal, isolate it and then your truck is theirs!! They can do this with any push button start vehicle!

[Ziffel]

No sympathy for thieves. Lock them up forever.

[Fromageization]

As a small business contractor myself I FEEL for these guys

[Wilson_]

Criminals have more rights in this country than lawful citizens… its sickening

[frequentlycynical]

These keyless entry and start systems are the reason for this. If you have the electronics to do this, it's easier than hot wiring a car in the old days. Put your keys in a metal box when you arrive home.

[JA-rcuy]

I have always pulled the fuel pump relay and the ignition fuse out of my vehicles when not being driven. These gimmick security systems are only there to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. When I lived in a super bad part of town cars were being stolen all around me, but mine never moved.

[abingeorge]

The only thing the police knows to do is give out speeding tickets.

[IJest]

It's because of the keyless entry feature. They can relay the RFID from your key fob and open/drive away your vehicle, from hundreds of feet away. Get an RFID blocking sleeve or box for your key fob!

[timothym]

Target the shipping ports for stolen vehicles in containers or cargo.

[bsenka]

Considering the rationale for the electronic fobs and pushbutton starts was to make the vehicles "impossible" to steal, perhaps it's time for mfrs to just go back to normal keys that don't cost $300 to replace.

[LK-bzsk]

Back in the day in South Africa, a guy invented a flame thrower device such that if you tried to break into the vehicle., the flames would come out a series of ports all around the car and from underneath. For some reason it was banned. Maybe needs to be reconsidered. (I can hear everyone crying already)

[vicsaggu]

Its a win win situation for auto manufacturers . Your truck gets stolen and gets shipped out to some other country, your insurance pays you the amount and you go drop your money on another vehicle.That brings to the point, are Manufacturers not doing enough deliberately

[Themiddleman]

Increase jail time. Criminals do take the penalty into consideration you know.

[NFSINSANE]

Best security device ever invented, the manual transmission.