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NYC and Monroe County take legal action against Hyundai and Kia for vehicle thefts.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters

New York City has sued Hyundai and Kia, accusing the automakers of negligence and creating a public nuisance by selling vehicles that are too easy to steal. The city faulted the automakers' failure to install anti-theft devices called immobilizers on most of their cars from 2011 to 2022, making them "nearly unique" among automobile manufacturers. The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Hyundai and Kia have cited their anti-theft efforts and called the lawsuit "without merit."

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"Catalytic Converter Theft Surges in US: Top 10 Most Targeted Vehicles Revealed"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News

A new report estimates that 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 in the US, with the number of thefts increasing by 1,215% from 2019 through 2022. Thieves target catalytic converters for the valuable materials they contain, including platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The top 10 vehicles hit the most often include the Ford F-Series, Honda Accord, and Toyota Prius. Experts advise owners to park in well-lit areas or in garages when possible and to use anti-theft devices. Toyota is now offering catalytic converter anti-theft devices as optional accessories on several models.

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