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Car thieves are putting luxury vehicles in their crosshairs

The National Insurance Crime Bureau database released a report of the top-10 most stolen luxury cars in the United States from 2009 to 2012, and Mercedes-Benz to be most in the line of fire. Three Mercedes models made the list: the Mercedes-Benz C-class, E-class and S-class. At least the thieves have good taste.

Ford Focus facelift revealed ahead of 2014 Geneva Motor Show debut

Ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Ford has released details and photos of the new 2014 Ford Focus. And while it’s an evolution of the current third-generation Focus, such is the popularity of Ford’s five-door hatchback, it won’t be long before you’re seeing this parked at a supermarket car park near you. Read on for the low-down on the world’s best-selling car.

'Crash for cash' scams soar by 51%

THE NUMBER of "crash for cash" car insurance scams uncovered by a major insurer surged by 51% annually last year. Aviva said it had detected around 820 staged accidents in 2013, leading to some 2,200 fraudulent personal injury claims. It is pressing for tougher penalties and said that often, rather than being locked up, fraudsters end up being sentenced to community orders, which "do little" to deter them from re-offending.