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Social Media Trend Sees Rash of Stolen Vehicles in North Texas
Cars being stolen around North Texas is nothing new. What is fairly new is a certain type of car being targeted and why it’s happening. Vince Sims has the story and the connection to social media.
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Certain Cars Targeted by North Texas Thieves Thanks, in Part, to a Social Media Trend
A North Texas neighborhood is frustrated after thieves target cars for joyrides inspired by a social media trend.
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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts
Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok.
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Thefts Prompt 17 States to Urge Recall of Kia, Hyundai Cars
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.
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Hyundai, Kia to Recall 570,000 Vehicles, Warn Drivers of Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles. Affected Hyundais include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and...
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Hyundai and Kia Rolling Out Software Update To Combat Thefts Linked to TikTok Challenge
Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.
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Some Hyundai and Kia SUVs Should Be Parked Outside Amid Fire-Risk Recall, Companies Say
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it yet. The recalls cover more than 245,000 Hyundai...
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Kia Recalls 260K Optima Sedans Over Ceiling Plates That Can Detach and Hit Drivers
Kia is recalling nearly 260,000 older midsize cars in the U.S. because plates in the ceiling can come loose if the side curtain air bags inflate in a crash.
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Kia and Hyundai Thefts Blamed on Social Media ‘Challenge'
In July, the Arlington Police department started noticing a trend of Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen and recovered. Now there’s concern it’s all connected to a social media challenge.
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North Texas Kia and Hyundai Thefts May Be Connected to Social Media Post
The Arlington Police department says a trend of Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen and recovered may be connected to a viral social media post.
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Consumer Reports' Top 10 2022 Car Picks
Consumer Reports has released its list of top new cars on the road in 2022 and all of them are required to have highway speed automatic emergency braking standard.
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Hyundai, Kia Recall 485,000 Cars Over Fire Concerns
Hyundai and Kia issued a recall for more than 485,000 cars, telling owners to park outside as they can catch on fire even while the engine is off.
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Park Outside: Hyundai, Kia Recall Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off
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Kia Recalling 410K Cars, Minivans and SUVs Over Air Bags
Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash
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US Steps Up Probe Into Hyundai-Kia Engine Failures and Fires
U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years