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High-tech thieves stealing cars without the keys

MORE THAN one in three vehicles stolen in London are taken by hackers who do not have the owner's keys, the Home Secretary has revealed. Sophisticated car thieves are breaking into cars and programming new electronic keys instead, Theresa May said in a speech in Westminister. The hi-tech theft was given as an example of changing threats faced by police in modern Britain.

BMW concept stars in Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol

BMW's EfficientDynamics concept car will star alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the next installment in the series of hit Hollywood blockbusters. Chosen for its embodiment of the latest technologies – not to mention its avantgarde aesthetic – the BMW EfficientDynamics was first displayed at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. "With its futuristic design and large glass surfaces, the car offers a fascinating perspective on the future of sheer driving pleasure - in combination with maximum efficiency," said Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board Member for Sales and Marketing.

Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid: the leaked photos

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 09 September 2008 12:00 Images of the production Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car have leaked onto the internet a week ahead of GM's planned shindig to celebrate the brand's centenary on 16 September 2008. The Volt is a landmark model – a hybrid electric car that can run for 40 miles on battery power alone or use the onboard 1.4 petrol engine for further charge. The new Volt will also be one of the world's first plug-in hybrids when it goes on sale in 2010 (2012 for Europe), allowing it to be hooked into the mains to top up the battery.