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The increasing number of vehicles in the streets of the United States means that there are many vehicles to choose from for the thieves. The popularity of a particular model is not only measured by its sales figures on the market, but how it appeals to the car -thieves.

Unfortunately, however, that remains a fact, like car thieves steal the most popular vehicles, and that, as from a study conducted in the state of Texas. Last year, the Texas Department of Public Safety a list of vehicles which were stolen in this country. For more than a decade before 2006, Chevrolet pickup trucks, the list referred to above, but also for the year 2006, the majority of vehicles stolen Ford pickup trucks. While this is a sign that Ford produced vehicles that are based on the tastes of Americans, it is sad that the same attraction has for law-abiding citizens also appeal to thieves.

The list of the Texas Department of Public Safety database comes from the Texas Crime Information Center. The above information was provided by other law enforcement agencies in the state. Ford pickup trucks rank as the most stolen vehicles for 2006.

Following close behind is the Ford Chevy brand of General Motors. Chevrolet pickup trucks are also some of the most frequent targets for car thieves in the state of Texas. Third place on the list are Dodge pickup trucks. The popularity of Pickup trucks thieves is evident in the fact that the three most stolen vehicles are pickup trucks. Of course, it is a known fact that Americans love their trucks and it comes as no surprise that the thieves to these pickups.

Number four on the list is the Honda Accord. The mid-sedan, the size is in the minds of consumers so popular is also attracting the unwanted attention of car thieves. Another Honda model is included in the list of Texas' most stolen vehicles - the Honda Civic ranks the fifth most stolen vehicle.

The Chevrolet Tahoe, the full-size sport utility vehicle from General Motors is the sixth most stolen vehicle in the state. Number seven on the list are GMC pickups again show the pickups attract attention from crooks.

The Ford Taurus, the mid-size front-wheel drive sedan is the place as the eighth most stolen vehicle in Texas. The only model of Toyota to have the list, the company is the best seller - the Toyota Camry - this is the ninth place as the most stolen vehicle. Completing the list of the stolen vehicle last year in Texas is the big sport utility vehicle from General Motors - the Chevrolet Suburban.

Apart from the state most stolen vehicles, the Houston Police Department, the most stolen cars in the city last December. Topping the list are Ford pickup truck while Chevy pick-up trucks with their Chevrolet pickup racks retain the second place. The third most stolen vehicles in the city last December, as the Houston Police Department is Honda cars. Among the stolen Honda cars for that month, 54 percent are citizens and 45 percent customer ", while the remainder consists of various Honda car models.

Ranking fourth in the list are Dodge pickup trucks, the rather well known for its powerful HEMI engines.

Number five on the list are Ford cars. Of all the cars stolen from Ford for the month of December of last year, the Ford Taurus is the most popular among thieves with 60 percent of Ford vehicles stolen in the Taurus model. The Ford Mustang is also very popular with car thieves than ten percent of Ford's cars are stolen for the month are Mustangs.

The sixth most stolen vehicles in the list are Toyota cars. The Toyota Camry is Toyota's most popular model among thieves than 57 percent of the cars Toyota Camrys were stolen. The Toyota Corolla, Toyota compact sedan, is also very popular with thieves, with 29 percent of Toyota cars stolen corollas.

Next on the list have Chevrolet cars with 25 percent of stolen vehicles are Chevy Malibus, 23 percent will be Chevy Cavaliers and the remainder consists of several Chevrolet car models. Dodge cars eighth place on the list of Dodge Intrepid Dodge is the most popular car for thieves, with 49 percent and the Dodge Stratus follows with 15 percent. Ninth on the list are GMC vehicles.

Completing the list are cars with the Nissan Sentra and Altima, with 38 percent apiece of Nissan models stolen.

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old who automotive.buff grew up in the Windy City. He has freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not just customizing cars in his Chevrolet shop.You can also pick-up racks for more information.