Hyundai, Kia To Pay $200 Million Compensation Over TikTok Car Theft Challenge

[ad_1] Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a $200 million settlement to resolve class-action litigation with owners of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilising anti-theft devices, or so called “Kia Challenge” on TikTok. Hyundai Motor America and Kia America said in a statement they will provide cash compensation as part … Read more

Hyundai, Kia Cars Of Around 80 Lakh Customers Under ‘High’ Risk Of Theft, Here’s Why

[ad_1] Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fuelled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the United States over the last … Read more

Kia, Hyundai Sued By US Cities Over Increased Car Thefts After Viral TikTok Trend

[ad_1] Kia and Hyundai are accused in a federal lawsuit filed on Monday by the city of St. Louis of neglecting to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, which led to thousands of vehicle thefts in the Missouri city. In addition to penalties, the action demands damages in excess of $ 75,000. St. Louis joins a number … Read more