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☆ Thieves are still targeting Hyundai and Kia cars but new software is stopping them
  + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
The cars in question are certain older Hyundai and Kia models made before 2023 that are particularly vulnerable to theft. So far, more than 2 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles have gotten the update, according to the automakers. By now, around 61% of eligible Hyundai vehicles have the software upgrade, a Hyundai spokesperson said. That said, not all of the vulnerable Hyundai and Kia models have the proper hardware to enable the software upgrade. For those vehicles that can’t get the software, Hyundai and Kia have been providing steering wheel locks.
Persons: ” Matt Moore, Kia —, South Korea —, Moore, Tok, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Hyundai, Kia, Data Locations: South Korea
☆ Hyundai and Kia models topped US auto theft rankings last year
  + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
In all, six of the top 10 most-stolen vehicles in America last year were Hyundai and Kia models. The list included the Kia Soul, Kia Forte, and Kia Sportage. Certain older Hyundai and Kia models made before 2023 are particularly vulnerable to car thieves. Hyundai and Kia operate as separate companies in the United States, but Hyundai Motor Group owns a large stake in Kia, and various Hyundai and Kia models share much of their engineering. More than 1.1 million Kia vehicles nationwide have had anti-theft software installed, according to Kia.
Persons: Kia, Kia Forte, Kia Sportage, ” Kia, James Bell Organizations: CNN, National Insurance, Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Ford, Crime Information Center, Data, Hyundai Motor Group Locations: America, United States
☆ Car repairs are getting more expensive. Here's why
  + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Robert Ferris | In | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +4 min
Your eyes aren't fooling you — your car repair bill really is getting more expensive. Repair costs are rising relative to the overall rate of inflation. Motor vehicle maintenance and repair costs increased 4.1% per year from November 2013 to November 2023, compared with just 2.8% for the overall consumer price index. Meanwhile, talent to repair cars is scarce. Many in the auto space think costs can't continue to rise at these rates.
Persons: David Goldsmith, Mitchell, hasn't, Matt Moore, Goldsmith, Ryan Mandell, Mandell, Alan Amici Organizations: Urban, Data, Insurance Institute for Highway, Mitchell, Technicians, Center for Automotive Research Locations: Brooklyn, New York City, U.S
☆ Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars. Here’s why
  + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +6 min
Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr noted that the costs of repairs of an electric vehicle are also much higher. Scherr’s statements echoed findings by insurance analysts at LexisNexis who found that, when vehicle owners switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric cars, they tend to crash more. Drivers also tend to crash somewhat more when switching to gas-powered vehicles, too, but the increase is more pronounced with EVs. Mostly a Tesla thingIn both cases – with Hertz and with LexisNexis – “electric vehicles” largely means Teslas. That suggests there may be something about Teslas that’s causing people to crash more than other cars.
Persons: CNN — Hertz, Stephen Scherr, Teslas, Xiaohui Lu, Lu, Tesla, ” Organizations: CNN, Hertz, EV, LexisNexis, Drivers, Data, Tesla, BMW Locations: China, US
☆ A Dodge Charger is 60 times more likely to be stolen than any other vehicle in the US. It's now taken the most-stolen crown from Hyundai and Kia.
  + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Hellcats from 2020 to 2022 are 60 times more likely to be stolen than other cars, data shows. Kia and Hyundai owners were previously plagued by theft issues thanks to a TikTok trend. The Hyundai Elantra is among the models affected by thefts sparked by the "Kia Boyz" TikTok trend, the automaker announced. Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty ImagesThe trend was popularized by the "Kia Boyz," who posted stealing the certain Kia and Hyundai models using a screwdriver and USB cord. Affected drivers included owners of certain Kia models made between 2011 and 2021 and certain Hyundai models from 2016 to 2021.
Persons: Raymond Boyd, HLDI, Matt Moore, Dodge, it's Kia, Kia Sportage, Sjoerd van Organizations: SRT Hellcat, Kia, Hyundai, Data, Stellantis, Hellcats, Wal, Getty Locations: Stellantis North America
☆ Kia and Hyundai are rolling out software upgrades for models targeted by a viral challenge that taught people how to steal them
  + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Kia and Hyundai are rolling out a free anti-theft software upgrade for models targeted by thieves. Eligible car owners are being notified by Kia and Hyundai about how to get the free upgrades. Car owners can deactivate the "ignition kill" feature by unlocking their car with the key fob. Car thefts in Denver have risen by 160% since 2018, and most of the thefts are Kia and Hyundai cars, Denver7 reported. Theft rates for some Kia and Hyundai models are so high that State Farm and Progressive temporarily stopped writing insurance policies for some of the models in some cities last month.
☆ Some Kia and Hyundai models get stolen so often that State Farm and Progressive said they'll no longer insure them in some cities
  + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
State Farm and Progressive are temporarily not writing new policies for some Hyundai and Kia cars, per reports. Since 2018, car thefts in Colorado rose by 160%, with Kia and Hyundai cars making up most of the thefts, Denver7 reported. Stolen car claims were almost twice as high for Kia and Hyundai models from 2015 to 2019, according to a report from the Highway Loss Data Institute. Some of the car models use traditional keys and don't have electronic immobilizers in them, meaning people can start the car without a key present. During the pandemic, a trend on TikTok and YouTube went viral teaching people how to hijack some Kia and Hyundai models with a screwdriver and USB charging cord.
☆ Some auto insurers are refusing to cover some Hyundai and Kia models
  + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
CNN —Progressive and State Farm, two of America’s largest auto insurers, are refusing to write policies in certain cities for some older Hyundai and Kia models that have been deemed too easy to steal, according to one of the insurance companies and media reports. The insurance companies did not tell CNN which cities or states were involved. Hyundai and Kia operate as separate companies in the United States, but Hyundai Motor Group owns a large stake in Kia and various Hyundai and Kia models share much of their engineering. Engine immobilizers are now standard on all Kia vehicles, according to a statement by the automaker and the company says it has been developing and testing security software for vehicles not originally equipped with an immobilize. Hyundai said it is providing free steering wheel locks to some police departments around the country to give local residents who have easily stolen Hyundai models.
☆ Kia, Hyundais are easy targets for thieves, insurance data confirms
  + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
In fact, 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia models are roughly twice as likely to be stolen as other vehicles of similar age. Hyundai and Kia operate as separate companies in the United States, but Hyundai Motor Group owns a large stake in Kia and various Hyundai and Kia models share much of their engineering. Some videos posted on TikTok showed allegedly stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles being driven recklessly and even crashing. HLDI’s estimates of theft frequency are based on the number of a given model on the road and the frequency of vehicle theft claims. Kia pointed out the majority of Kia vehicles in the United States have push-button start systems that make theft more difficult.
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