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How 'Grand Theft Auto' actually works, according to a former car thief

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:31

Hondo Underwood is a former car thief. He stole hundreds of cars in and around Denver between 2016 and 2017.

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My Kia got stolen thanks to a TikTok trend. Here's what I wish I had known before buying this car.

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 07:24

A Kia and Hyundai dealership. — When Morgan Goldwich reported her Kia Optima stolen, the police mentioned a TikTok trend called "Kia Boys" theft.
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Hyundai and Kia car thefts surged by more than 1000% since 2020 after viral TikToks exposed key security flaw, report says

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 07:06

New Hyundai cars are displayed on the sales lot at San Leandro Hyundai on May 30, 2023 in San Leandro, California. A surge in Kia and Hyundai thefts began last year after viral videos appeared on social media sites showing how to exploit the lack of antitheft computer chips in the cars.

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Car theft surged more than 10% in one year. See the most stolen models.

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 06:09

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat — The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was the most stolen vehicle from 2020 to 2022
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