Just the words "catalytic converter theft" can make car owners shudder. It's a highly inconvenient issue that's on the rise due to the valuable metals within these critical emissions-control devices.

When Ken Shay, a longtime Chicago resident, went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his Lincoln Park apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening. His trusty ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Catalytic converter thefts haven’t slowed down in Nashville and across the country and some car repair shops said the thefts are leading to a shortage of parts. According to ...