Annual statistics came out for auto thefts by vehicle type. The results did not really surprise me, but they tell us exactly the kind of cars Americans really want. If you can have whatever you want without having to pay for it, that's what you choose first and most frequently. Look at the top 5 by rankings:
Cadillac Escalade
Ford F-250
Infinity G37
Dodge Charger
Chevrolete Corvette Z06
The article says "Thieves are after chrome, horsepower and HEMIs," but they are also after cars that are useful, powerful, and fast. You don't see any SMART cars, hybrids, and sedans. Americans just don't want small cars. When you have groceries, tools, or children to cart around, even a SmartFor2 won't cut the mustard, and don't even get me started again about the Volt...
If you want a car that's theft proof, then those other kinds are for you. They are expensive to own and maintain, expensive to insure, and mostly a status symbol so others can say, "look at how much that guy cares about the environment!" because obviously other people don't. The article says "Two-door minicars are the least likely group to be targeted." What do Americans want in their cars? More doors and more power.
Cadillac Escalade
Ford F-250
Infinity G37
Dodge Charger
Chevrolete Corvette Z06
The article says "Thieves are after chrome, horsepower and HEMIs," but they are also after cars that are useful, powerful, and fast. You don't see any SMART cars, hybrids, and sedans. Americans just don't want small cars. When you have groceries, tools, or children to cart around, even a SmartFor2 won't cut the mustard, and don't even get me started again about the Volt...
If you want a car that's theft proof, then those other kinds are for you. They are expensive to own and maintain, expensive to insure, and mostly a status symbol so others can say, "look at how much that guy cares about the environment!" because obviously other people don't. The article says "Two-door minicars are the least likely group to be targeted." What do Americans want in their cars? More doors and more power.
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