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Catalytic converter thefts double in three years

Associated Press Thefts of catalytic converters from cars have more than doubled in less than three years, according to an investigation by the BBC. Data compiled from 40 police regions across the UK reveal that in 2012 a total of 8,947 catalytic converters thefts were reported, compared to 3,957 similar cases recorded in 2010. On Bing: see pictures of catalytic convertersStreet sweepers to mine UK roads for precious metals A car’s catalytic converter reduces its harmful exhaust gas emissions by initiating a chemical process to neutralise many toxic substances emitted from the engine.

Which Boss is Boss? We pit the original Mustang Boss 302 against the 1983 Ford Mustang GT

The 1983 Ford Mustang GT wasn't an official follow-up to the Boss 302, but that didn't stop us from drawing the comparison in the Feb. 28, 1983 issue of Autoweek. Or putting the then-brand-new hot pony car to the test against its hallowed performance predecessor.

Pininfarina 2uettottanta (2010) at Geneva motor show

How do you make a Ferrari 458 Italia and Maserati Grancabrio look a bit bland? Plonk them on stage next to your stunning concept. That’s exactly what Pininfarina did at the 2010 Geneva motor show with its Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta show car, and next to it the black 458 and cream Grancabrio garnered no attention whatsoever.