• someguy3
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    5 hours ago

    Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) — a security module designed to prevent theft but now shutting down cars unexpectedly.

    Also, what a strangely written article.

    • XeroxCool
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      4 hours ago

      Owners welcomed theft deterrent like that. OnStar is probably the main original US service, found in GM cars. I think Subaru picked them up at some point, but basically all new cars have the option to have manufacturer tracking and app-based vehicle connections for remote start, tracking, service alerts, diagnostic uploads, etc

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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        1 hour ago

        But who steals a Porsche? 1 in 4 Lexus SUVs are stolen because where they end up in eastern europe and Africa, people want reliable vehicles. Top two stolen vehicles by far are Civics and Accords for that reason. No one steals Land Rovers.