You probably think of your car’s catalytic converter as a forgettable chunk of metal under the chassis. Federal prosecutors ...

HOUSTON — James Leonard and his wife bought an RV back in 2014, and it quickly became a very important part of their lives. "Been everywhere," James said. "You name it, we've probably been there." He ...

The gas-powered car has been with us for about 140 years now, transitioning from being a rich folks' toy to an essential of modern life. And as it grew in popularity, it had to adapt. By the early ...

Porsche’s patent uses advanced EGR and ignition timing for efficient catalytic converter regeneration. The system achieves required heat without extra fuel, reducing emissions and engine workload.

Cars making loud noises are never a good sign and are a particular hassle when the cause of the noise is a missing catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are regularly targeted car parts, sometimes ...

A 27-year-old Euless man is one of the first in Texas to be sentenced under a 2023 state law that makes catalytic converter theft a felony in some cases, the Tarrant County Criminal District ...

A proposal on Capitol Hill strongly supported by the National Automobile Dealers Association is gaining steam again. Late on Wednesday, NADA said the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act (H.R.

Five FAQs about this critical exhaust component, turning off check engine lights and passing emissions tests HOLLY, Mich., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the Clean Air Act, catalytic ...

(WXIN/WTTV) — An Indiana Congressman has introduced new legislation aiming to cut down on nationwide catalytic converter thefts. Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican from Indiana’s 4th District, introduced ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The catalytic converter is a non-serviceable part that can last well beyond 100,000 miles; or, in some cases, the entire life of the vehicle, ...

Pictured, the underside of a Toyota Prius, with the catalytic converter in the middle of the image. (File photo courtesy of National Insurance Crime Bureau) The Chula Vista Police Department held an ...