Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
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Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
Relations between South Korea and the United States are on thin ice after more than 300 South Korean workers were detained in a a massive immigration raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant, touted as the state's largest economic development project. Lee said the rights of South Korean nationals and economic activities of South Korean companies must not be unfairly infringed upon during U.S. law enforcement procedures.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Tara Molina reports.
The targeted theft rates of Kias and Hyundais have dropped by more than half for those who upgraded to the new security software, according to the new research. Tara Molina reports.
The update should take less than 30 minutes.
The increase of thefts came from a social media craze that exposed an easier way to break in and steal Hyundai and Kia models that don’t have automatic starts.
It's part of a series of Vehicle Safety Days happening this weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field. At these events, people with eligible cars can get a free update to their vehicle's software.
They're being recalled vehicles because they have a dangerous defect. The recall impacted 3.4 million vehicles. The companies said they were at risk of catching fire whether the engines were on or off.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Compared to October 2022, December 2023 auto theft numbers are 31% lower for all vehicles, and 46% lower for Kia and Hyundai brands specifically.
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff’s office team trails it – from theft to recovery. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff's office team trails it – from theft to recovery.
The e-commerce giant announced a new partnership with Hyundai. Starting next year, you can buy a vehicle on Amazon, then pick it up at a local dealership or have it delivered.
On Sunday, they expect to start with another line of people, but they said even when the lines are backed up, the process takes less than an hour, usually only 20 to 30 minutes.
The upgrades came after hundreds of reports of stolen vehicles around the city between last year and this year.
Hundreds of Hyundai owners drove away from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago with the upgraded software to prevent vehicle thefts.
Chicago police data shows Hyundai thefts so far this year are up 31% compared to all of last year.
This weekend, the automaker Hyundai is offering a solution for car owners being targeted by thieves. The company is teaming up with Chicago police to install a software fix.
For over a year, CBS 2 has reported on targeted thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to security flaws.
CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
One car, four police reports - CBS 2 reconnected with a Kia owner hit again and again in less than a year. CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
The Chatham community came together on Wednesday night to honor fallen Chicago police officer Thomas Wortham IV, 16 years after he was shot and killed.
A Chicago police officer's family said he's lucky to be alive after he was attacked on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.
A new report on Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke's first 500 days in office shows sharp increases in felony charges and prison sentences in retail theft cases.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Chicago city leaders on Wednesday announced a new effort to connect people with affordable housing.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
Bill Pullinsi, a Chicago-area stage director and producer widely called the "father of dinner theater," has died.
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking Chicago's Thursday morning forecast.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
The Chatham community came together on Wednesday night to honor fallen Chicago police officer Thomas Wortham IV, 16 years after he was shot and killed.
A Chicago police officer's family said he's lucky to be alive after he was attacked on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood. Officer Kevin Mangan has a long road ahead because of the injuries he suffered.
Antonio Wilson said his parents and two of their four foster children were killed. The two other foster children survived.
A Chicago police officer's family said he's lucky to be alive after he was attacked on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
The Chatham community came together on Wednesday night to honor fallen Chicago police officer Thomas Wortham IV, 16 years after he was shot and killed.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling put parents on notice about teen takeovers in the city this summer.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.
Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the ninth inning, four Chicago pitchers held Seattle to one hit, and the White Sox beat the Mariners 2-1.
Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to move into first place in the NL Central.
Rickea Jackson's promising first season with the Chicago Sky is over after it barely began after suffering a torn ACL in Sunday's win against the Minnesota Lynx.
Chicago police on Wednesday were searching for seven people in connection with an armed robbery at the Thorndale CTA Red Line stop earlier this month.
A man was shot in the legs early Wednesday morning in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
Three teens were wounded during two separate shootings in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed in the north Chicago suburb of Skokie early Tuesday.
A man is being held in custody on charges that he tricked two young women into believing he was an art student working on a photography project in Chicago's Northalsted district, and went on to sexually abuse one of them.
