Newark joins lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia over vehicle anti-theft technology
Newark is joining New York and other cities in suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming they failed to include anti-theft technology in vehicles.
Newark is joining New York and other cities in suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming they failed to include anti-theft technology in vehicles.
The lawsuit claims the companies knowingly failed to install engine immobilizers.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
The affiliated Korean automakers are telling owners to park their vehicles away from structures until repairs are made.
Kia and Hyundai tell CBS New York they're working with owners of their cars to install security software upgrades.
Tuesday's wild crash on the East Side, in which 10 people were hit by a driver in a stolen car, highlights a growing problem here and across the country. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found some cities, including Yonkers, are suing car companies.
The NYPD is enacting initiatives to end the spike, adding Kia, Hyundai and Honda are the biggest targets.
CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas spoke to police about their new approach to ending a problem that has increased over the last few years.
The lawsuit accuses the companies of negligence by failing to install anti-theft devices in their cars.
The city says it will give out 500 to people in the Bronx, but only to iPhone users because AirTags are an Apple product. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The department says Hyundai, Kia and Honda makes continue to be targeted at a high rate around the city. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Chief of Patrol John Chell says citywide Hondas, Hyundais and Kias are big targets.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
Police say Kia and Hyundai models between 2011 and 2021 are being stolen using a USB cord.
New York City officials are sounding the alarm on a social media challenge that's spurring a rise in car thefts.
Police say the vehicles are targeted because they have a vulnerability to bypass some ignitions using a USB cable.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the United States.
The companies are recalling more than 550,000 vehicles that could catch fire while parked or driven.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against Trump, faced questions from Trump's defense attorneys about his history of lying under oath.
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The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
The NYPD is looking for 2 suspects following the shooting of a 12-year-old girl in Queens on Wednesday night.
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The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating acts of vandalism at two Upper East Side businesses.
Four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest box on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and now they need names.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
A Sayreville school bus driver was able to safely evacuate half a dozen students from the vehicle when it caught fire Tuesday.
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will open the 2024 season at the 49ers on Sept. 9. The NFL will release the full schedule on Wednesday.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against Trump, faced questions from Trump's defense attorneys about his history of lying under oath.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
New York City to host national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
A raccoon briefly interrupted a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York City FC Wednesday night.
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ranger Suárez became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 10-5.
New York (6-2-5) became the ninth team in MLS history to score at least nine goals in consecutive road matches against a single club.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The officers were off-duty when they allegedly encountered the woman outside a Bronx restaurant in 2023. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS New York's John Elliott says the models are in disagreement about how much rain, if any, the Tri-State Area could get on Saturday and Sunday.
The TSA is expanding touchless PreCheck at LaGuardia Airport in preparation for a record-setting summer travel season in 2024.
The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook says two other people were injured in the large fight outside the South Jamaica Houses on Wednesday night.