Catalytic Converters are vehicle parts that allow us to breathe easier by reducing harmful emissions. They reside within the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As catalytic converter theft continues to rise, many are wondering why? Within minutes, thieves are able to cut them off from vehicles. It is because of a type of three types ...

During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals they contained.

(Bloomberg) -- US authorities said they arrested 21 individuals in five states for allegedly participating in a national network that stole thousands of catalytic converters from cars and then sold ...

The precious metals, such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, in catalytic converters make the vehicle devices attractive to thieves, but researchers are working to reduce the amount of precious ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department struck a major blow to a big problem in the Southland. Santa Clarita Valley deputies recently arrested 19 suspects and recovered 250 ...

Platinum has been considered a precious metal for a couple thousand years now, with folks in both hemispheres using it to show off their conspicuous consumption since about 700 BCE. This is partly ...

Stealing catalytic converters is a growing problem and an expensive repair for victims. But there are some things you can do to fight back and maybe help catch the bad guys. Houston police say the ...

Catalytic converters are integrated into the exhaust systems of cars to convert, or turn, the harmful gasses and pollutants from the engine exhaust system into a less toxic state. Catalytic converters ...

Cars are major greenhouse gas emitters. Every year, vehicles worldwide pump out millions of tons of CO2, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, and a range of other gasses that contribute to global warming ...

In August, Beaverton police arrested the alleged leader of a crime ring they say trafficked more than 44,000 stolen catalytic converters since January 2021 — the street value of which is estimated to ...

Hundreds of stolen catalytic converters were seized from two Tri-Cities businesses this week. An investigation by the Interagency Narcotics Investigation Team that began in Grant County led to the ...