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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Nissan model is the most stolen car in Tennessee. Why it attracts car thieves and how to stop them
In 2024 over 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, according to Motor vehicle theft is the third most common property crime. Some vehicles are more popular among thieves than others. Online publisher Visual Capitalist recently published a map of the most stolen vehicles in the United States. While the Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen vehicle in 21 American states, here's what they list as the most stolen car, truck, or SUV in the state of Tennessee. Based on a FinanceBuzz review of National Insurance Crime Bureau data, the Nissan Maxima is the most stolen car in Tennessee. The Maxima is a midsize sedan that was discontinued after the 2023 model year. It was once one of the most popular models in the Japanese automaker's portfolio of vehicles. Now, the Nissan Altima is the brand's only midsize sedan. After over 40 years on the market, Nissan axed the Maxima nameplate due to dwindling sales numbers, according to Car and Driver. The Nissan Maxima may be discontinued, but there are plenty of used models on American roads. So, why are car thieves targeting Nissans? Car thieves can use key reprogrammers to easily gain access to certain Nissan nameplates, according to a Milwaukee news clip regarding Nissan thefts. Key reprogrammers allow car thieves to hijack a vehicle's key fob signal in a few seconds, making theft incredibly easy. Nissans aren't exclusively susceptible to this method, as several other automotive brands are targeted across the country using similar techniques. Since the Maxima is discontinued, it can't benefit from any new Nissan anti-theft innovations. So, what can Tennesseans do if they own a car that's popular among car thieves? Thanks to modern technological innovations there are several ways to deter or prevent auto theft entirely. Some vehicles come standard with anti-theft systems and tech like engine immobilizers. There's also aftermarket devices and tech that drivers can add to their vehicles including trackers and more. Ignition cut-off Automatic passive alarms Tracking signals Steering wheel lock Though anti-theft systems like a steering wheel lock may seem antiquated, this type of system is one way to ensure that no one can operate your vehicle using your steering wheel without the key to the lock. You can use Apple AirTags and other tracking devices/apps to keep tabs on your vehicle at all times. Geico also recommends keeping your vehicle title outside of the vehicle in the event that it is stolen. Anti-theft systems may not seem like a necessity, but they can make a huge difference in preventing vehicle theft. They're especially recommended if you don't have a way to surveil your vehicle when it's parked near your home. The quicker you report your car stolen, the better your chances are of recovering it, according to Roughly 80% of stolen vehicles are recovered within the first two days of the theft. So, if your car is stolen in Tennessee, the first step you should take is reporting the theft to the authorities. After contacting the authorities, the next step is to contact your auto insurance provider. If you have comprehensive insurance, the theft may be covered by your policy. Getting your car stolen is a horrible experience, but there are ways to deter theft and steps to follow if your vehicle is stolen. Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: The most stolen car in Tennessee is a Nissan. Why it attracts thieves
Motor 1
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Why I Hate New Cars': Man Tries to Replace a Headlight Bulb on His 2022 Toyota Corolla. Then He Learns Something Unexpected
A 2022 Toyota Corolla owner was shocked to discover how expensive and time consuming it is to replace a burnt out headlight on his vehicle. Derek (@wrenchin_derek) posted a TikTok about his experience that's garnered more than 573,000 views so far. All this stress results from a design choice that necessitates not only removing the bumper, but swapping out the car's entire headlight assembly. Normally, Derek states, such a fix would cost $20 and a few minutes. It's engineering like this, he argues, that has many folks reluctant to purchase newer cars. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Headlight Out Derek begins his video standing in front of a red 2022 Toyota Corolla with an open hood. He's already frustrated. 'This is why I hate new cars,' he proclaims before delving into his story. 'Last night, I'm driving home, I pass my parents. They call me say, 'Hey you got a headlight out. You need to replace that before you get pulled over.'' The TikToker assumed that this would be an easy enough procedure. For instance, as a YouTuber demonstrated , in a 2007 Toyota Corolla you just pop the hood, locate the headlight unit, and swap in a new bulb. Derek says replacing the light on his 2022 Corolla wasn't so straightforward. 'This morning I wake up, I come out, to pull the headlight bulb out of this Toyota Corolla. 22' Toyota Corolla. And I come to the discovery that it's a sealed unit.' Changing the light in a sealed unit proves it isn't 2007 anymore. 'The bulb is not serviceable. So in order to replace it you have to replace the whole assembly. Which requires taking this bumper off.' No Bulb For You As if the sealed unit weren't bad enough, Derek's problems compounded when he called a local parts store to purchase a new light. He says he was told the bulbs weren't for sale, meaning he had precious few options for fixing his own headlight. Instead of just purchasing a single bulb, Derek was faced with a new expenditure: an entirely new assembly unit. 'I'm like, 'Yeah I know I gotta buy the whole headlight assembly. How much is that?' And they say, 'You don't want to know.'' When Derek asked if it was 'that bad,' he says a worker replied, 'Oh it's bad. You're looking at anywhere from $1,000 to $1,100 for this driver's side headlight.' Derek was astounded. 'Jesus freaking Christ,' he says in the TikTok. 'Uh, no. For one.' Trending Now 'Smalltima, Talltima, Recalltima:' Man Says All Nissans are 'Altima-Based.' Then He Reveals Why 'Lawyer Up': Woman Drops Off Mercedes At Dealership For Oil Change. Then She's Told It's Totaled, Costs $27K To 'Fix 5 Wires' Other Options Derek then began scouring the internet for better deals. However, this didn't solve his problem of having a burnt out headlight. 'Cheapest one I could find was on Amazon for $120 for this particular model, XSE. But then I'm waiting a few days which means it's not gonna come in before I gotta drive to work in the mornings. Further, there's the process of replacing an entire headlight assembly. This is much more time consuming than simply switching out a bulb. Derek estimates it'll take him an entire afternoon. At this point in the video, Derek directs his lens into the engine bay of the Corolla to demonstrate that the headlight could have been made easily accessible. 'It's not like I have no room to get back there to it. Like I got all kinds of room. I could've had…a bulb that's serviceable.' Toyota Headlight Woes Derek says that bulbs for his other vehicle cost about $60 for two of the 'best.' And changing one would've taken him about 20 minutes. Of the Corolla, he says, 'Freaking waiting a few days for a headlight to come in. And then a few hours to replace it.' He believes these design choices dissuade folks from purchasing new vehicles. 'And people wonder why they don't want to buy new cars. Because they make things so unserviceable and so pricey. Why would you want to?' 'With Enough Glue and Tape It Should Hold' People were universally appalled by the cost and effort to change the headlight in Derek's 2022 Toyota Corolla. One opined that sealed front lamps should have extended shelf lives. 'An unserviceable led headlight should last longer than 3 years,' they said. Another highlighted how such a maneuver produces an inordinate amount of waste, yet 'meanwhile they have us drinking from cardboard/paper straws.' Another TikToker said that such exorbitant pricing would force them to come up with a creative solution. 'Personally, for $1000 I'm drilling and jigsawing the bulb out and wiring up a replacement. With enough glue and tape it should hold.' Another speculated this is part of a concentrated effort from auto manufacturers to fleece its customers. 'They don't want you independently working on cars. They want you under their thumb for everything.' Motor1 has reached out to Toyota via email and Derek via TikTok comment for further information. More From Motor1 The Kia Tasman Pickup Might Spawn a Toyota 4Runner SUV Rival Man Says This is the Real Reason Some Cars Have the Gas Tank on the Driver's Side. Is His Viral Claim True? The Best Performance Cars of 2025 (So Far) The Toyota Corolla Looks Even Better With White Wheels Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
3 Japanese Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025
In general, Japanese cars enjoy a reputation as the most reliable on the market. But does that mean every Japanese car manufacturer produces cars that rarely spend time in the shop? Explore More: For You: If you want a dependable Japanese car, watch out for these three brands flashing red flags in 2025. Nissan has frequently found itself in the news over the last year — for all the wrong reasons. In May, CBS News reported that Nissan is laying off 15% of its global workforce, roughly 20,000 employees, after losing $4.5 billion last year. Just a few months earlier, Moody's downgraded Nissan's stock rating to 'junk' status. 'Nissan experienced a string of CVT transmission issues that continue to plague it to this day,' explained Alex Black of car research platform EpicVIN. 'Owners complain about jerking, slipping or requiring full replacements far earlier than they should.' Sure enough, Nissan ranked dead last among Japanese automakers in this year's reliability rankings from Consumer Reports. Trending Now: Asian car companies discovered they could sell their higher-end cars for more money by marketing them under separate luxury brands. Toyota has Lexus, Honda has Acura, Hyundai has Genesis, and Nissan has Infiniti. The latter suffers from all the same reliability issues as its parent company. After all, Infinitis are manufactured in the same factories, with the same parts and processes. They just get stamped with a different logo. Andrey Smirnov, owner of Silverstone Auto Spa, sees these problems with Nissans and Infinitis firsthand. 'Infinitis have more problems than their competitors, especially on the electrical side,' Smirnov said. 'Engineering simplicity and reliability go hand in hand, and Infiniti makes more complex cars than other Japanese brands.' In WhatCar's latest reliability survey, Nissan ranked fourth among the least reliable car companies in the world. That puts it among such dubiously dependable brands as MG, Alfa Romeo and Vauxhall. Mitsubishi has also seen its share of struggles over the last few years. The automaker keeps missing its profit forecasts and adjusting projections lower. Last year, that included a 76% drop, and a 26% drop reported in May of this year by Reuters. In fact, Motor1 reports the company stopped shipping cars to the U.S. altogether amid President Donald Trump's tariffs. 'Mitsubishi has problems with aged technology and low-cost components,' added Black. 'Many analysts argue they've failed to remain current — both in driving performance and long-term reliability.' Alan Gelfand of German Car Depot also sees trouble among Mitsubishis. 'We've seen plenty of reported CVT transmission issues, on top of build quality concerns,' he said. Mitsubishi has grown so irrelevant as a brand in the U.S. that Consumer Reports didn't even include it in its annual reliability report. In JD Power's 2025 dependability report, Mitsubishi ranked last among Japanese carmakers. Steer clear of them in 2025, and consider better-rated Asian automakers like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Hyundai. More From GOBankingRates How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State? This article originally appeared on 3 Japanese Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
3 Japanese Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025
In general, Japanese cars enjoy a reputation as the most reliable on the market. But does that mean every Japanese car manufacturer produces cars that rarely spend time in the shop? Explore More: For You: If you want a dependable Japanese car, watch out for these three brands flashing red flags in 2025. Nissan has frequently found itself in the news over the last year — for all the wrong reasons. In May, CBS News reported that Nissan is laying off 15% of its global workforce, roughly 20,000 employees, after losing $4.5 billion last year. Just a few months earlier, Moody's downgraded Nissan's stock rating to 'junk' status. 'Nissan experienced a string of CVT transmission issues that continue to plague it to this day,' explained Alex Black of car research platform EpicVIN. 'Owners complain about jerking, slipping or requiring full replacements far earlier than they should.' Sure enough, Nissan ranked dead last among Japanese automakers in this year's reliability rankings from Consumer Reports. Trending Now: Asian car companies discovered they could sell their higher-end cars for more money by marketing them under separate luxury brands. Toyota has Lexus, Honda has Acura, Hyundai has Genesis, and Nissan has Infiniti. The latter suffers from all the same reliability issues as its parent company. After all, Infinitis are manufactured in the same factories, with the same parts and processes. They just get stamped with a different logo. Andrey Smirnov, owner of Silverstone Auto Spa, sees these problems with Nissans and Infinitis firsthand. 'Infinitis have more problems than their competitors, especially on the electrical side,' Smirnov said. 'Engineering simplicity and reliability go hand in hand, and Infiniti makes more complex cars than other Japanese brands.' In WhatCar's latest reliability survey, Nissan ranked fourth among the least reliable car companies in the world. That puts it among such dubiously dependable brands as MG, Alfa Romeo and Vauxhall. Mitsubishi has also seen its share of struggles over the last few years. The automaker keeps missing its profit forecasts and adjusting projections lower. Last year, that included a 76% drop, and a 26% drop reported in May of this year by Reuters. In fact, Motor1 reports the company stopped shipping cars to the U.S. altogether amid President Donald Trump's tariffs. 'Mitsubishi has problems with aged technology and low-cost components,' added Black. 'Many analysts argue they've failed to remain current — both in driving performance and long-term reliability.' Alan Gelfand of German Car Depot also sees trouble among Mitsubishis. 'We've seen plenty of reported CVT transmission issues, on top of build quality concerns,' he said. Mitsubishi has grown so irrelevant as a brand in the U.S. that Consumer Reports didn't even include it in its annual reliability report. In JD Power's 2025 dependability report, Mitsubishi ranked last among Japanese carmakers. Steer clear of them in 2025, and consider better-rated Asian automakers like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Hyundai. More From GOBankingRates 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on 3 Japanese Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Syracuse Police report major decline in car theft cases
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Car thefts in Syracuse are significantly down, dropping more than 50% in the first half of 2025. According to the Syracuse Police Department, the number of stolen vehicles has decreased by 51.5% citywide. Syracuse Police Department attributes the decrease to proactive work, including several steering wheel lock drives last summer, social media alerts, and officers patrolling the city. The department partnered with Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety and Destiny USA to distribute more than 1,000 steering wheel locks in just one week. 'It's a big deterrent,' Kieran Coffey, Public Information Officer with Syracuse Police, said. 'When someone sees that lock on the wheel, they know they can't drive off with it quickly.' Coffey explained the department consistently stays on top of social media trends and alerts the public of any new ones. He has followed the decline of the dangerous social media trend known as the 'Kia Boys' challenge. The viral TikTok trend showed teens how to use a USB cord to hotwire certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles in under a minute. The department said many of the thefts last year were tied to that method, especially around the university neighborhood, where some students left cars unlocked or parked in dimly lit areas. Syracuse Police are also watching for newer trends — like thieves trying to mirror key fobs on Toyotas, Lexus vehicles, and Nissans — and hope to hold another steering wheel lock drive this summer. The auto theft numbers are updated weekly by police through their online CompStat dashboard, which breaks down crime trends by district. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
