Hyundai and Kia car thefts fall after software upgrade, study finds
Many Hyundai and Kia owners have been targeted by thieves, but a simple tech fix can help keep vehicles safe.
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Many Hyundai and Kia owners have been targeted by thieves, but a simple tech fix can help keep vehicles safe.
Some Baltimore residents believe the rise in thefts isn't the fault of the car manufacturers. Instead, they see it as a crime issue.
The software upgrade is meant to prevent the engine from starting when the car is locked and armed.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
The affiliated Korean automakers are telling owners to park their vehicles away from structures until repairs are made.
State residents must present a Maryland license and registration to receive a steering wheel lock.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.