The Growing Concern of Car Thefts and Kia/Hyundai's Responsibility

Car thefts have increased across multiple cities in the US, with many pointing to a recent TikTok trend showing how to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles as the cause. USAFacts data shows that Kia and Hyundai thefts surged in cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, and Baltimore. Thieves are stealing these cars in seconds due to design flaws, and knowledge of this tactic came from a recent challenge on TikTok. Kia and Hyundai have released new "theft deterrent software" for more than 8 million vehicles in response to the trend.