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Worcester police note uptick in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles
Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, are warning of a car theft trend affecting owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The Worcester Police Department said residents should be aware of the “TikTok Kia challenge.” Since 2021, social media videos have shown thefts taking advantage of a security vulnerability affecting models between 2010 and 2022. The vehicles in question use a mechanical key….
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Worcester police note uptick in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles
Police are warning Worcester residents about the “TikTok Kia challenge” after 24 Hyundais and 12 Kias were reported stolen in the last three months.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calling it inadequate
The proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts was valued at around $200 million.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calls proposed remedies inadequate
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles, tell owners to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia told owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
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‘Public nuisance': New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal
A viral TikTok challenge started in 2021 and spurred a rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars.
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Hyundai and LG Announce $4.3 Billion Plant in Georgia to Build Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia. The factory would be on the site of the new electric vehicle assembly plant that Hyundai Motor Group is building near Savannah.
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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts
Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok.
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Thefts Prompt 17 States to Urge Recall of Kia, Hyundai Cars
Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
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Hyundai, Kia to Recall 570,000 Vehicles, Warn Drivers of Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles. Affected Hyundais include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and...
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Hyundai and Kia Rolling Out Software Update To Combat Thefts Linked to TikTok Challenge
Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.
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Hyundai Recalls 44,000 SUVs, Warns Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport models have anti-lock brake computers that can malfunction and develop an electrical short