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Newark Joins New York in Lawsuit Against Hyundai and Kia Over Missing Anti-Theft Technology, Thefts Soar by 1,200%

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Newark, New Jersey is joining other cities, including New York, in filing a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia. The lawsuit alleges that the car manufacturers knowingly neglected to include anti-theft technology in their vehicles. The issue came to light through a viral TikTok video, and as a result, vehicle thefts involving Hyundai and Kia models in Newark rose by more than 1,200%. In 2022, Newark reported 110 thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. However, within the first 10 months of 2023, that number skyrocketed to over 1,900 thefts. This significant increase in thefts prompted the … Read more

Five Teens Arrested After Stealing White Hyundai and Evading Law Enforcement in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, Wash. – Five teenagers were taken into custody by law enforcement officials in Vancouver after allegedly stealing a white Hyundai and leading officers on a chase. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident on February 2, 2024. According to authorities, the incident began when deputies received a report around 7:31 p.m. about a stolen 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The car’s owner had been following their stolen vehicle near Northeast 117th Avenue in the Orchards area. However, the pursuit came to a halt when one of the occupants of the stolen car pointed a gun … Read more