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Hyundai, Kia Urge US Court to Reject Cities TikTok-Inspired Theft Lawsuits

WASHINGTON –– Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. on Tuesday asked a U.S. judge to reject lawsuits filed by 17 cities for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of their vehicles. The lawsuits come after thousands of Hyundai …

Hyundai and Kia Recall Vehicles, Urge Owners to Park Outside

WASHINGTON —Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs. The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 …

Hyundai, Kia to Offer Software Upgrade to 8.3 Million U.S. Vehicles to Prevent Thefts

WASHINGTON —Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. will offer a software upgrade to 8.3 million U.S. vehicles in response to increasing thefts targeting vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, U.S. auto safety regulators said. Hyundai said it is “introducing …

Fatal Incident Halts Hyundai’s S. Korean Factory After Retooling for New EV

SEOUL — Production at Hyundai Motor’s factory in Ulsan, South Korea, was halted on Monday after a worker died in an accident, shortly after the plant was refitted to manufacture a new electric vehicle, a labor ministry official and union …