Are Apple AirTags Helping Thieves Steal Cars? And More News...

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The Motorious editors kick off first podcast episode with some popular topics.

Here at Motorious, we get a lot of questions about certain stories. To further explore topics that need a little more attention, the editors hopped on for a chat. Here's what we covered:

AirTags and Car Theft

Recent reports have been circulating about people finding AirTags on their vehicles, and one model reported finding one in her bag. Something about this doesn't pass the sniff test to me. While Steven doesn't seem quite as skeptical, it doesn't seem likely that someone would affix an AirTag to a car in a parking lot, instead of just lifting it. If you need proof how quickly it is to steal a car, watch a Hellcat get stolen in 8 minutes here.

Car thieves, like most criminals, are opportunists. They might note a Hellcat pulling in a driveway and come back later that night, but this is a little unbelievable when they could just steal the car from a parking lot. One story outside of Detriot seems pretty credible about finding the device, but why are they quick to assume it's to steal the car? Yes, car theft is insane right now, especially around Detroit, but I haven't heard anything to compel me that the use of AirTags is contributing. I'm not going to give anyone any ideas here, but there are easier ways to track a car, and easier ways to scout one to steal.

Top Headlines

January is a big month for people planning for the first quarter, and setting budgets for the year, but here at Motorious, things aren't always so suit and tie. Here are the top headlines you asked about this month.

Stolen Porsche 944 Uses Sidewalk To Ditch Cops

An absolutely embarrassing video of a thief driving a stolen Porsche 944 on a sidewalk in Seattle is making the rounds. While it’s shocking to see a criminal pull off such a stunt, what’s even worse is that Seattle police just stood there and watched him drive off. This is what passes for law enforcement in Washington’s biggest city. See it here.

Tornado Damaged C8 Corvettes Have Been Destroyed

While the tornado which hit Bowling Green, Kentucky was a horrific event primarily because of the homes and livelihoods which were lost, we and many other enthusiasts mourned the loss of the rare and highly sought after C8 Corvettes damaged in the storm. Some were hoping GM would sell those mid-engine sports cars at a reduced price, kind of like when you go to a dent and scratch furniture store, but that was never in the cards. See it here.

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