"Chicago Takes Legal Action Against Kia and Hyundai Amidst Car Theft Crisis"

The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai, accusing the automakers of fueling a "car theft crisis" by failing to install standard anti-theft technology in their vehicles sold in the U.S. The lawsuit claims that the companies knew about the effectiveness of the technology but chose not to use it, leading to a spike in thefts. Videos on social media showed thieves using USB plugs to start ignitions, and stolen Kias and Hyundais accounted for a significant portion of vehicle thefts in Chicago. The city is seeking orders to address the problem, restitution for affected consumers, fines, and other relief. Kia and Hyundai have responded, stating that the lawsuits are without merit and highlighting their efforts to update anti-theft software.