Hyundai and Kia topped the ranking of the most stolen cars of 2023. These two brands accounted for almost half of the thefts. This year, compared to last year, the list of leaders in the theft rate has changed significantly: it includes VAZ, Chery and Mitsubishi.
Insurance companies have named the most stolen car brands in 2023. The rating is published by Autonews.
At VSK, the list is traditionally topped by Hyundai and Kia: these brands accounted for 31% and 18% of thefts, respectively. This year, the rating includes VAZ with 11% of thefts, Mitsubishi – 4%, Chery, including Exeed – 4%. In addition, 4% of thefts occurred in Kamaz vehicles. At Absolute Insurance, the most stolen brands were Mercedes-Benz and Toyota.
According to Reso-Garantia, the list of regions in terms of the number of stolen cars was headed by Moscow and St. Petersburg – they accounted for 80% of thefts. Absolut Insurance said that almost one in three car thefts occurred in Moscow.
Insurers reported that cars are most often stolen in the courtyards of residential buildings at night.
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Kirill Bilyk
Source: RB
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