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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calling it inadequate
The proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts was valued at around $200 million.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calls proposed remedies inadequate
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
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Hyundai, Kia TikTok Challenge Spotlights Rise of ‘Performance Crime' on Social Media
A sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.
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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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After Rising Injuries And Deaths Tied To Stolen Hyundai and Kia Vehicles, Petition Filed to Update Safety Standards
It has been nearly a year since a security flaw inside many Hyundai and Kia vehicles was exposed, leading to an explosion in thefts nationwide, and the trouble from that still persists.
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Safety Advocates Say Hyundai, Kia's Anti-Theft Upgrade Doesn't Go Far Enough
A potential solution is on its way for millions of Hyundai and Kia drivers whose vehicles are more vulnerable to theft, but safety advocates believe the free fix may have come too late and doesn’t go far enough. Lexi Sutter has the story.