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After Hyundai and Kia released anti-theft software updates, thefts of vehicles with the installs are falling — even as they remain high overall, according to a new analysis of insurance claim data.
Kia and Hyundai’s anti-theft software upgrades have deterred car thieves, but theft claims remain elevated for the brands even after new software is installed, according to a new report.. After ...
Anti-theft software upgrades provided for Hyundai and Kia vehicles regularly targeted by thieves has cut theft rates by more than half, according to new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute.
Kia responded by offering a free software update to affected models which requires the vehicle to have a key in the ignition in order for it to start. They also distributed over 26,000 steering wheel locks to law enforcement agencies to provide to owners of affected models.
Kia, the company that makes among the most-targeted cars for vehicle thieves, will offer free software upgrades to any Kia driver from April 5 to 7.. Drivers looking to get the security upgrade ...
The in-car software checks for updates every time the vehicle turns on, keeping the included applications up-to-date. [ 1 ] When Blue Link first launched, cell connectivity was provided by a joint partnership between Aeris Communications, Inc., and Sprint Corp. [ 2 ] On January 21, 2014, Hyundai announced it had selected Verizon Enterprise ...
The Kia Challenge is a viral TikTok trend to which a series of motor vehicle thefts is attributed, targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the United States manufactured between 2011 and 2021. The trend, which began in October 2022, has led to eight fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .
The proposed settlement, announced in May, could be valued at $200 million and covers about 9 million 2011-2022 model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S., the companies said at the time.