The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI, once again top the Highway Loss Data Institute’s list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Meanwhile, what HILDA called a “viral trend targeting Hyundai-Kia vehicles propelled four Kia models into the top 20.” Theft claims for the Charger SRT Hellcat were more than 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models, relative to their numbers on the road, while theft claims for the Charger HEMI were more than 20 times higher than average, HLDI’s latest whole-vehicle theft report shows.
“If you own a Hellcat, you better check your driveway,” said HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore. “These numbers are unbelievable.” AutoInformed also recommends checking your rear-view mirrors when driving any performance car for flashing blue lights. Continue reading
Tadano Group Fined for Selling Dirty Diesel Engines
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The Justice Department announced today that Japan-based Tadano Ltd. and its subsidiaries (Tadano Group) will pay a $40 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that it violated Title II of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Justice Department worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the settlement deal, which resolves allegations in a complaint filed with the settlement that Tadano Group imported and sold heavy, non-road cranes with diesel engines not certified to applicable CAA emission standards. The Tadano Group also violated related CAA and regulatory requirements.
“Tadano Group imported and sold giant cranes with engines that didn’t carry valid EPA certificates of conformity, flouting federal law that protects the public from harmful emissions,” said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. “This settlement holds Tadano accountable for its violations and requires completion of a project that will improve the quality of life for those living in the Port Arthur, Texas, area.” Continue reading →