Intentionally deprives the owner or driver of the automobile or vehicle, or any benefit arising from the vehicle, or appropriates the vehicle for personal use or for the use of another person who is not entitled to use it.Willingly and illegally obtains, uses, or attempts to obtain or use, an automobile or vehicle belonging to another person.Grand theft auto takes place when an individual: Grand theft auto, as the name suggests is the theft of a motor vehicle valued at more than $300. All thefts of property valued at more than $300 are considered grand theft, and are felony offenses.