Tiktok-inspired 'Kia Boys' car thefts could be a $600 million problem, according to a new court document

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TikTokers have suggested a "hack" to get a Kia or Hyundai car started without the key.

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So many Kias and Hyundais are being stolen using just a screwdriver and a USB cord that 17 state attorneys general are calling for a recall on millions of vehicles

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A group of 17 state attorneys general are asking the government to recall millions of Hyundais and Kias because of how easily they can be stolen.

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Hyundai and Kia are giving away free steering wheel locks, as TikTok-inspired thefts continue

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Hyundai is offering free steering wheel locks to prevent theft.

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Criminals are stealing hundreds of thousands of Kias and Hyundais — and TikTok is to blame

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A Kia Sportage is shown with three phones blocking it. Inside the phone screens, the car has disappeared, and its outline is shown by a dotted line.
Car thefts are booming thanks to a viral TikTok that exposed a vulnerability in certain Kia and Hyundai models.

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How a viral video sparked the theft of hundreds of thousands of cars

Tesla lost its edge — and Elon Musk has no one but himself to blame

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Tesla spent the past two decades defying expectations and disrupting the automotive industry, but now it's starting to fall behind the rest of the auto industry.

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Hyundai's low-cost, long-range sedan is shaping up to be a major pain for Elon Musk

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 hits dealerships this spring with up to 361 miles of EPA range.

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Driving electric SUVs from Tesla, Kia, and Hyundai showed me why the Korean brands are gaining on Elon Musk

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The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD.

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Ford and GM have more cars on lots than Toyota or Lexus as inventory remains scarce

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Domestic automakers like Stellantis had more vehicle inventory than other brands in January.

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Kia and Hyundai are rolling out software upgrades for models targeted by a viral challenge that taught people how to steal them

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The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is one of the models eligible for the free anti-theft software update in June.

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TikTok's 'Kia Challenge' Forces Hyundai and Kia to Roll Out Free Anti-Theft Update

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Hyundai and Kia are offering a free anti-theft update after a TikTok challenge went viral last summer. The challenge directed viewers on how to break into Hyundai and Kia vehicles using tools as simple as a USB cable.

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