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2011 Fusions are also on the list. Provided for awareness, especially for Fusion Hybrid owners ... http://editorial.autos.msn.com/25-most-stolen-newer-vehicles?icid=autos_3472#13 2010s - Number stolen in 2011: 511 Ford is the most stolen automotive brand in the United States, but its late-model cars aren't taken as often as the best-selling Japanese products. The Fusion is attractive to thieves for its available hybrid battery and high-tech Sync infotainment system. 2011s - Number stolen in 2011: 394 If your identity is stolen, the thief might use your information to "buy" a car, effectively stealing it from the dealership. The car is then sold at a bargain price, netting the thief a good payday. Anyone who buys that car is likely to have it repossessed and lose their money. In a related article (http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53841-nicb-names-10-most-stolen-vehicles-2011-key-code-thefts), the NICB discusses the increase of illegally obtained key codes as the method for stealing late model cars, and some prevention tips: I believe 2012 statistics will be out by August. Excerpt from 2011 cotent of article follows ... Once again, 2011 is on track to continue the national vehicle theft decline. Preliminary 2011 FBI crime statistics indicate a 3.3 percent reduction from the 737,142 thefts recorded in 2010. Vehicle thefts have not been this low since 1967. “While overall thefts continue to decline, we are seeing a trend toward increases in the thefts of late model vehicles − ones that are theoretically harder to steal due to sophisticated key code technology,” said NICB President and CEO Joe Wehrle. “Today’s vehicle thieves are typically professional criminals who have figured out how to get the key code for a specific vehicle, have a replacement key made, and steal the vehicle within a matter of days. We are aware of nearly 300 thefts that took place in the first three months of this year in which we believe replacement keys using illegally obtained key codes were used to steal the vehicle. We are working closely with our member companies, law enforcement, and the vehicle manufacturers to track these illegal key code transactions and stop the thefts or recover the stolen vehicles before they can be resold here or shipped out of the country to be sold overseas.” For more on key code thefts, watch this . Even one theft is one too many if it happens to you. NICB urges motorists to follow its “layered approach” to auto theft prevention. By employing these simple, low-cost suggestions, people can make their vehicles less attractive to thieves. NICB’s four layers of protection are: Common Sense: Lock your car and take your keys. It’s simple enough, but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars. Warning Device: Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it. Immobilizing Device: Generally speaking, if your vehicle can’t be started, it can’t be stolen. “Kill” switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices that are extremely effective. Tracking Device: A tracking device emits a signal to the police or to a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ “telematics,” which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked via computer.