CPD, Hyundai, Kia hosting anti-theft software event at Guaranteed Rate Field
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.
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.
The update should take less than 30 minutes.
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.
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.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
Two Dodge muscle cars top the 2020-2022 model year list again. Four KIA models made the top 20 list after the social media videos showed ways to steal the cars.
Helen Chambers said the situation is so bad that her grandson is taking the battery out of her vehicle after she parks.
The lawsuit accused the companies of failing to equip cars with anti-theft technology that's standard in vehicles sold overseas.
The City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai after a huge surge in thefts last year.
Raoul wants a stronger class-action settlement with Hyundai and Kia – asking the companies to recall or buy back “theft-prone” vehicles and equip them with engine-immobilizer technology.
Raoul and seven other state attorneys general argued that the current proposed class-action settlement requirements are not sufficient, and will not resolve the Hyundai and Kia theft crisis that jeopardizes public safety everywhere.
The 2011 Kia Sorento has two different wheel types and a temporary registration plate number 4-3-5-A-B-3-8-5 but police said it may have been removed.
An estimated 9 million vehicles are impacted in the rash of thefts.
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