19 Sep 2023 7:50 pm
Kia and Hyundai have been dealing for years with social media videos that show how easy it is to steal some of their models and encourage others to give it a shot.
Around 9 million mostly base trim Kia and Hyundai vehicles are affected, and their owners have been offered steering wheel locks and other anti-theft devices in the past. Read on for a list of affected models.
The new settlement will cost the automakers around $200 million, with $145 million set aside for customers' out-of-pocket losses as they've dealt with this issue.
The "Kia Challenge" TikTok fad will cost Hyundai and Kia another $200 million.
The two automakers have agreed to pay an expected $200 million as compensation for customers who had their cars stolen or damaged in ways not covered by insurance. The money will also reimburse Hyundai and Kia owners for any losses due to paying insurance deductibles, higher insurance premiums, or other theft-related losses.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4394 ... ettlement/
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Second teenager arrested in video recorded hit-run crash of ex-California police chief in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police on Tuesday announced a second teenager has been arrested in a series of hit-and-run crashes, including the death of a former California police chief who was riding a bicycle last month
By KEN RITTER and RIO YAMAT Associated Press
September 19, 2023, 7:56 PM ET
• 2 min read
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police on Tuesday announced a second teenager has been arrested in a series of hit-and-run crashes, including the death of a former California police chief who was riding a bicycle last month.
Deputy Chief Nick Farese said in an afternoon news conference that the arrest was made earlier Tuesday at the teenager's home. Farese did not identify the teenager.
Police reported the crash occurred about 6 a.m. Aug. 14, and that the allegedly stolen car, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, was found and the driver was arrested that day. His name has not been made public pending further proceedings in Las Vegas Justice Court.
On Aug. 31, Las Vegas police said detectives became aware of the video two days earlier, that the crash appeared intentional, and that charges sought against the driver had been upgraded to murder.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/wireStory ... -103327546
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Around 9 million mostly base trim Kia and Hyundai vehicles are affected, and their owners have been offered steering wheel locks and other anti-theft devices in the past. Read on for a list of affected models.
The new settlement will cost the automakers around $200 million, with $145 million set aside for customers' out-of-pocket losses as they've dealt with this issue.
The "Kia Challenge" TikTok fad will cost Hyundai and Kia another $200 million.
The two automakers have agreed to pay an expected $200 million as compensation for customers who had their cars stolen or damaged in ways not covered by insurance. The money will also reimburse Hyundai and Kia owners for any losses due to paying insurance deductibles, higher insurance premiums, or other theft-related losses.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4394 ... ettlement/
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Second teenager arrested in video recorded hit-run crash of ex-California police chief in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police on Tuesday announced a second teenager has been arrested in a series of hit-and-run crashes, including the death of a former California police chief who was riding a bicycle last month
By KEN RITTER and RIO YAMAT Associated Press
September 19, 2023, 7:56 PM ET
• 2 min read
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police on Tuesday announced a second teenager has been arrested in a series of hit-and-run crashes, including the death of a former California police chief who was riding a bicycle last month.
Deputy Chief Nick Farese said in an afternoon news conference that the arrest was made earlier Tuesday at the teenager's home. Farese did not identify the teenager.
Police reported the crash occurred about 6 a.m. Aug. 14, and that the allegedly stolen car, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, was found and the driver was arrested that day. His name has not been made public pending further proceedings in Las Vegas Justice Court.
On Aug. 31, Las Vegas police said detectives became aware of the video two days earlier, that the crash appeared intentional, and that charges sought against the driver had been upgraded to murder.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/wireStory ... -103327546
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