A collection of more than 90 vehicles is impressive for any garage. In this case, though, federal prosecutors say the money used to build it came from fraud. Clayton Lloyd Iley, a 41-year-old Texas bu
A vehicle identification number has the charm of a password printed by a malfunctioning office computer. It is long, awkward to recite and generally ignored until an insurer, parts supplier or registr
Picture this. You find a 2022 sedan online that seems like a great deal. Clean body, low miles, fair price, service history looks decent enough. Nothing flashy, just one of those cars that seem
Stolen cars are nothing new, but this case out of Pennsylvania is on another level. Authorities say a $3.8 million theft ring was operating with help from someone on the inside, and now one man is f
The car world has always attracted big dreamers — and a fair number of con artists. Back in the 1970s, one of the strangest cases of all came in the shape of the Dale, a three-wheeled “m
Buying a car is usually something you look forward to. You picture the first drive, the sound of the engine, and that feeling of finally owning something you’ve wanted for a long time. That was
Turns out car thieves in Canada have gotten pretty clever about covering their tracks. They've figured out this whole scam where they steal a car, then basically give it a fake identity using real
So you're car shopping and keep seeing "branded title" in listings. What's that about? Is it good? Bad? Should you run away screaming? Think of a branded title like a permanent ta
Car scams are everywhere these days, especially when buying used cars online or from out of state. Crooks are getting creative with VIN fraud – cloning numbers from legit cars, washing titles by
Whoa there, gearheads! Let's talk about avoiding a fiery car disaster, because no one wants to be a roadside barbeque. While car fires aren't exactly a daily occurrence, knowing what sparks th