Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
This report details how organized crime groups are rapidly adapting to new vehicle technology to facilitate theft. It highlights the ongoing struggle between manufacturers, who are constantly updating security, and criminals who exploit vulnerabilities shortly after new models are released.
Why it matters
As vehicles become more software-dependent, the cybersecurity of consumer products becomes a critical issue for both manufacturers and owners.
Organised crime groups are using increasingly sophisticated technology to steal cars to order, while police and manufacturers look to keep pace.
Criminals, the BBC has been told, are able to work out how to steal a car within weeks of a model being launched.
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