2050 Theft Window: Study Finds Kia/Hyundai Vulnerabilities May Persist
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A UCLA-led study warns that thefts of Hyundai and Kia models could persist through 2050 due to a long-standing lack of engine immobilizers in older cars and the TikTok 'Kia Boys' trend teaching easy hot-wiring, leaving older vehicles—especially in lower-income areas—vulnerable even as recalls and settlements aim to fix newer models.
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