Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
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Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
Relations between South Korea and the United States are on thin ice after more than 300 South Korean workers were detained in a a massive immigration raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant, touted as the state's largest economic development project. Lee said the rights of South Korean nationals and economic activities of South Korean companies must not be unfairly infringed upon during U.S. law enforcement procedures.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Tara Molina reports.
The targeted theft rates of Kias and Hyundais have dropped by more than half for those who upgraded to the new security software, according to the new research. Tara Molina reports.
The update should take less than 30 minutes.
The increase of thefts came from a social media craze that exposed an easier way to break in and steal Hyundai and Kia models that don’t have automatic starts.
It's part of a series of Vehicle Safety Days happening this weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field. At these events, people with eligible cars can get a free update to their vehicle's software.
They're being recalled vehicles because they have a dangerous defect. The recall impacted 3.4 million vehicles. The companies said they were at risk of catching fire whether the engines were on or off.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Compared to October 2022, December 2023 auto theft numbers are 31% lower for all vehicles, and 46% lower for Kia and Hyundai brands specifically.
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff’s office team trails it – from theft to recovery. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff's office team trails it – from theft to recovery.
The e-commerce giant announced a new partnership with Hyundai. Starting next year, you can buy a vehicle on Amazon, then pick it up at a local dealership or have it delivered.
On Sunday, they expect to start with another line of people, but they said even when the lines are backed up, the process takes less than an hour, usually only 20 to 30 minutes.
The upgrades came after hundreds of reports of stolen vehicles around the city between last year and this year.
Hundreds of Hyundai owners drove away from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago with the upgraded software to prevent vehicle thefts.
Chicago police data shows Hyundai thefts so far this year are up 31% compared to all of last year.
This weekend, the automaker Hyundai is offering a solution for car owners being targeted by thieves. The company is teaming up with Chicago police to install a software fix.
For over a year, CBS 2 has reported on targeted thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to security flaws.
CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
One car, four police reports - CBS 2 reconnected with a Kia owner hit again and again in less than a year. CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
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