Kia hopes new software update curbs spiking auto theft crisis
CBS 2's Tara Molina got a firsthand look at that update and the effort to combat the thefts.
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CBS 2's Tara Molina got a firsthand look at that update and the effort to combat the thefts.
CBS 2’s Tara Molina got a firsthand look at that update and the effort to combat the thefts.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
The Evanston Police Department is helping Kia owners combat the recent rise in thefts.
The locks will be distributed to residents of Evanston who own or lease a Kia, but they will have to register to receive one.
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This comes amid a spike in thefts of Kias and Hyundais. As CBS 2's Sara Machi found out, you might be impacted even if your car is not one of the target models.
Ten thefts were reported in the Austin neighborhood between Jan.10 and 24.
Kias and Hyundais are the most frequent targets for thieves and they account for more than 40% of all cars stolen, but drivers of any vehicle can take advantage of the theft prevention program.
Chicago police are teaming up with the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help drivers protect their vehicles.
The couple said the thieves tried to steal her Kia twice, failed, and ended up coming back.
This was one of many Kia and Hyundai thefts that have been have been happening lately in the Chicago area and well beyond. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 5, at least 22 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen in the 25th (Grand Central) police district.
Police said the victims parked their cars in these areas. When they returned, the vehicles were either gone or the steering columns were damaged after an attempt to steal the car.
Chicago Police are hoping the old-school device could solve a very new problem plaguing Hyundai and Kia owners in the city.
A total of 200 units of The Club – an anti-theft device that locks the steering wheel – were purchased and donated by West Side businesses and churches. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The single mom's car was stolen two months ago, was found destroyed the next day, and is still in the shop waiting on backordered parts.
Tina Swopes is a single mom whose car was stolen two months ago, was found destroyed the next day, and is still in the shop waiting on backordered parts. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The single mom's car was stolen two months ago, was found destroyed the next day, and is still in the shop waiting on backordered parts. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards reports.
The CBS 2 Investigators have been in front of Chicago's stolen car crisis. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards has a preview of his report coming up at 10.
Chicago saw more than 15,000 stolen cars in 2022, a stark increase from pervious years.
Chicago saw more than 15,000 stolen cars in 2022, a stark increase from pervious years. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards reports on how thefts of Kias and Hyundais drove the trend.
Chicago police are warning residents, specifically Hyundai and Kia owners, of more thefts that happened on the city's West, South and Northwest Sides during the month of October.
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