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Acura Integra leads list of most-stolen cars

DETROIT - The 1999 Acura Integra coupe was the most-stolen vehicle last year and Integras from other model years weren't far behind, likely the targets of street racers, according to a report released today.

One out of every 200 registered 1999 Acura Integras was stolen last year, said Chicago-based CCC Information Services Inc., an insurance industry tracker of theft and vehicle damage. The list compares loss claims to the total number of registered vehicles.

Jeanene O'Brien, CCC's director of marketing services, said an upsurge in street racing may be responsible for the appearance of the Integra and other fast cars on the list. She said the Integra, which was replaced by the RSX in the 2002 model year, also may be targeted for its parts.

Acura spokesman Mike Spencer said several changes were made to the Integra during its lifetime, including adding tougher locks and immobilizer systems.

Here is CCC's list of the 25 most-stolen vehicles in 2004:

1. 1999 Acura Integra

2. 2002 BMW M Roadster

3. 1998 Acura Integra

4. 1991 GMC V2500

5. 2002 Audi S4

6. 1996 Acura Integra

7. 1995 Acura Integra

8. 2004 Mercury Marauder

9. 1997 Acura Integra

10. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600

11. 2001 Acura Integra

12. 1989 Chevrolet R25

13. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

14. 1994 Acura Integra

15. 1996 Lexus GS

16. 2000 Acura Integra

17. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL

18. 1996 Lexus SC

19. 2004 Cadillac Escalade

20. 1996 BMW 750

21. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover

22. 1994 Audi Cabriolet

23. 2001 BMW M Roadster

24. 2003 Cadillac Escalade

25. 2000 Honda Civic

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