The episode discusses the alarming "Hellcat Theft Epidemic," highlighting that the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has become the most-stolen vehicle in the United States, with a theft rate more than sixty times the national average. This high theft frequency is attributed to the vehicle's immense desirability and high resale value on the black market, where engines and parts fetch premium prices internationally. The text notes that despite a national decline in overall vehicle thefts, high-performance models like the Hellcat are still targeted by professional criminal rings due to exploitable security flaws, such as key fob duplication and outdated technology. Statistics from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reinforce this trend, showing the Hellcat and its sibling, the Challenger Hellcat, dominate theft rankings, leading to soaring insurance premiums for owners. The episode concludes by examining prevention methods and contrasting the Hellcat's vulnerabilities with the improved security features found in modern electric vehicles.
