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Hyundai and Kia Sued by New York City Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal
Hyundai and Kia Sued by New York City Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal

7 Jun 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / New York City sued Hyundai and Kia for creating a "public nuisance" by failing to install electronic immobilizers to prevent cars from being stolen

 
Hyundai and Kia To Offer $200M Settlement for TikTok Theft Class-Action Lawsuit
Hyundai and Kia To Offer $200M Settlement for TikTok Theft Class-Action Lawsuit

19 May 2023, 11:00 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The Korean companies went through a PR nightmare over the TikTok-inspired thefts. This settlement will cover around nine million US vehicle owners

 
The "Kia Boyz" Nightmare Isn't Ending, Another City Takes the Issue to Court
The "Kia Boyz" Nightmare Isn't Ending, Another City Takes the Issue to Court

28 Mar 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Hyundai and Kia are not having a very good time right now. The brands are facing a lot of challenges because they omitted to add one important part

 
Here's How the Anti-"Kia Boyz" Software Update Works, the TikTok Challenge Is Done
Here's How the Anti-"Kia Boyz" Software Update Works, the TikTok Challenge Is Done

19 Feb 2023, 21:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Plus, we get a good look at that nifty sticker the South Korean brands are installing on the upgraded cars. Don’t miss this one

 
Kia's Solution to TikTok-Inspired Thefts Is a Software Update and a Nifty Window Sticker
Kia's Solution to TikTok-Inspired Thefts Is a Software Update and a Nifty Window Sticker

8 Feb 2023, 04:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / No more USB trickery to steal Kias! The automaker is letting owners know that they have not one, but two fixes. Here’s what’s what

 
The City of Seattle Takes Hyundai and Kia to Court Over TikTok Hack Vulnerability
The City of Seattle Takes Hyundai and Kia to Court Over TikTok Hack Vulnerability

27 Jan 2023, 09:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The “Kia Boyz Challenge” began last year. Unlike other internet trends, this one didn’t end after a couple of months and it’s wreaking havoc in the U.S.

 
Hyundai and Kia Are Facing Class-Action Lawsuits Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal
Hyundai and Kia Are Facing Class-Action Lawsuits Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal

24 Sep 2022, 11:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stealing a Hyundai or a Kia vehicle is quite easy due to the lack of an immobilizer, which is why both companies face class-action lawsuits over this mistake