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70% of premium brand cars stolen are taken with the car’s own keys

High-end SUVs – like the new Range Rover (pictured) are a prime target for car key thieves There was once a time when all it took to steal a car was a wire coathanger and the ability to hotwire the ignition. But as car makers have got better at securing the second most expensive asset most of us will ever own, car thieves have had to look for a different approach, and that approach is increasingly to relieve owners of the keys to their pride and joy. Cobra – the vehicle tracking firm – are reporting that a massive 70 per cent of all premium brand cars stolen in 2014 – with an average value of £40k, up £6k on 2012 – are being parted from their owners using that owners keys.

Bentley Continental GT V8 to debut at Detroit

Bentley Continental GT V8 will arrive at Detroit 2012 We’ve known for a while that Bentley and Audi are developing a V8 engine that is destined for the Continental GT. In fact, we exclusively spied the V8 Continental GT  (actually, a V8 Continental GTC) just a few weeks ago. But now comes news that the Bentley Continental GT V8 will arrive at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

2010 Toyota 4Runner to be revealed at Texas State Fair

In a nod to its rugged nature, the 2010 Toyota 4Runner will debut on Sept. 24 in Dallas at the Texas State Fair. More details will be revealed then, but Toyota hints that the interior will be upgraded with added room and comfort for the fifth-generation sport-utility vehicle.