Catalytic converter thieves swept through parked cars in Maryland in 30 minutes — leaving drivers with bills up to $2,500. How to protect your car

Precious metals like platinum and palladium make these easy-to-lift car parts irresistible to thieves.
GM Authority

Cadillac Escalade Recalled For Incorrect Catalytic Converter Service Part

GM has issued an emissions recall for certain 2022 and 2023 Cadillac Escalade units, along with 2022 to 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV units, that may have an incorrect catalytic converter part installed.

These 3 cars are the most vulnerable for catalytic converter theft in 2026

Catalytic converter thefts may not dominate headlines the way they did a few years ago, but it remains a costly and ...
Forbes

Catalytic Converter Thefts Drop, But Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet

Catalytic converters aren’t the most glamorous part of your car – in fact, it’s not even visible unless you crawl under. But catalytic converters, which change engine pollutants into less harmful ...
USA Today

Catalytic converter thefts are up: How to protect your catalytic converter from being stolen

Catalytic converter theft is on the rise nationwide, new data shows. In 2022, thefts nationwide were 540% higher than all of 2020, public data company BeenVerified found. Thieves are slipping under ...
Forbes

5 Ways To Prevent Thieves From Stealing Your Catalytic Converter

Catalytic converter thieves prefer raised trucks and the cover of darkness to do their work. A recent report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a non-profit organization dedicated to ...
jdpower

Do Hybrids Have Catalytic Converters?

While the introduction of new powertrains has transformed which components make up a vehicle, catalytic converters are still used in both hybrid and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) ...