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crime1 year ago

"Kia Stolen 3 Times Despite Security Upgrade, Owner Claims"

A woman in Milwaukee has had her Kia stolen three times despite installing a security upgrade meant to prevent theft. The thieves were caught on a doorbell camera making a quick escape, and the car was found damaged. The frustrated owner had installed an anti-theft software upgrade from Kia, but it was ineffective as the thieves were able to start the car with a USB cord. Milwaukee police reported 308 vehicle thefts so far in 2024, with 64 of them being Kias.

via WAFB|
#anti-theft-software#crime#kia
crime1 year ago

"Kia Stolen 3 Times Despite Security Upgrade, Owner Claims"

A woman in Milwaukee has had her Kia stolen three times despite installing a security upgrade meant to prevent theft. The thieves were caught on a doorbell camera making a quick escape, and the latest theft occurred even after the anti-theft software upgrade was installed. The frustrated owner is considering getting a new car and is waiting to get her Kia repaired. Milwaukee police have reported a trend of vehicle thefts, with 64 of them being Kias so far in 2024.

via KOLN|
#anti-theft-software#crime#kia
automotive2 years ago

"Hyundai Enhances Security Measures with Free Anti-Theft Upgrades in St. Louis County"

Hyundai is partnering with St. Louis County, St. Louis County Police, the City of Jennings, and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to offer free anti-theft software upgrades for eligible Hyundai owners in St. Louis County. Specially trained technicians will install the software at the Urban League's parking lot, with the process taking less than an hour. The service is available for specific Hyundai models, and customers needing additional services can schedule appointments at local Hyundai dealerships. The event will take place on September 9 and 10 and is open to Hyundai owners in the bi-state area.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
#anti-theft-software#automotive#free-upgrades
business2 years ago

Hyundai and Kia settle $200 million lawsuit over car thefts.

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a $200 million class action legal settlement over claims that many of their cars and SUVs are too easy to steal. The settlement could cover up to nine million vehicle owners and provides up to $145 million to owners whose vehicles have been stolen to help cover their out-of-pocket losses. The vehicles in question, 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia models, are roughly twice as likely to be stolen as other vehicles of a similar age. The automakers have already taken steps to try to fix the problem, including creating a software patch and distributing over 65,000 steering wheel locks.

via CNN|
#anti-theft-software#business#car-theft
automotive2 years ago

Rising Car Theft Rates for Hyundai and Kia Models Despite Anti-Theft Efforts

Hyundai and Kia have announced that 22 of their models are eligible for an anti-theft software update, following a rise in thefts involving the vehicles. The cars can be started using just a screwdriver and a USB cord, as they do not have theft immobilizers. An estimated 8.3 million vehicles are eligible for the update, but only a small percentage have received it so far. Some cities have filed lawsuits against the automakers, claiming the problem has caused an undue burden on law enforcement.

via MLive.com|
#anti-theft-software#automotive#hyundai
automotive2 years ago

Persistent Rise in Theft of Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Despite Security Measures

Despite unveiling software to fix a security flaw that made 8.3 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles easy targets for thieves, the number of thefts is still growing across the US. Police in seven cities have reported substantial year-over-year increases in Hyundai and Kia theft reports through April, with some cities reporting that 60% or more of their auto theft reports now involve Hyundais or Kias. The automakers’ service campaign to install the software should have been more aggressively pursued, according to the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety.

via The Associated Press|
#anti-theft-software#auto-theft#automotive