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Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
Read full article: Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parkedKia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
Read full article: Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
Cypress-area family says their Kia was stolen, then crashed as part of viral TikTok challenge
Read full article: Cypress-area family says their Kia was stolen, then crashed as part of viral TikTok challengeA Cypress area family says their car disappeared, and they believe they may have been targeted as part of a social media trend that went viral at the beginning of this year.
Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Read full article: Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thievesHyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Read full article: Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risksNearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
Read full article: Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remediesA 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.
430,000+ vehicles in Texas need anti-theft fix. Is your car on the list?
Read full article: 430,000+ vehicles in Texas need anti-theft fix. Is your car on the list?If you drive a Kia or Hyundai made anytime between 2011 through 2022 you’ve probably seen those Tik Tok videos that show just how easy it is to steal the vehicles. It’s been such a big issue across the country Kia and Hyundai came up with a free fix. But there are still millions of car owners that haven’t taken their vehicles in for repair.
New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft
Read full article: New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theftNew York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.
TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight
Read full article: TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlightA 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.
Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flaw
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flawHyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.
New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a charge
Read full article: New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a chargeAn electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced at the New York International Auto Show now underway.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
TikTok challenge shows users how to easily steal cars using USB cord; HPD says trend has made its way to the Houston area
Read full article: TikTok challenge shows users how to easily steal cars using USB cord; HPD says trend has made its way to the Houston areaTikTok is a popular platform for sharing recipes and showing off dance moves but we want to warn you about a car theft challenge circulating that Houston police say has made its way to our area.
TikTok Kia Challenge? Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts
Read full article: TikTok Kia Challenge? Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge theftsHyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.
Kia warns Sportage owners of possible engine fires
Read full article: Kia warns Sportage owners of possible engine firesKia warns Sportage owners of possible engine firesFires can start in the older SUV models while the engines are running or when they’re turned off, and Kia says the vehicles should be parked outside.
Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record
Read full article: Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track recordClogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.
Millions of vehicles are at risk of catching fire. Is yours one of them?
Read full article: Millions of vehicles are at risk of catching fire. Is yours one of them?More than 6.5 million vehicles are under recall because they could catch fire at any moment. While that is alarming, what may be more disturbing are the vehicles at risk that are not included in the massive recall.
Road rage in a Kia: Driver charged after using her car to ram another vehicle, police say
Read full article: Road rage in a Kia: Driver charged after using her car to ram another vehicle, police sayA woman has been charged after police said she used her vehicle as a weapon in a road rage incident in the west Houston area.
Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaquille O’Neal, commits to play basketball at Texas Southern
Read full article: Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaquille O’Neal, commits to play basketball at Texas SouthernShaquille O'Neal's youngest son Shaqir has committed to play his college basketball at Texas Southern University.
Kia recalls 308,000 vehicle’s due to potential fire hazard
Read full article: Kia recalls 308,000 vehicle’s due to potential fire hazardKia is issuing a recall for nearly 308,000 SUVs and sedans that could catch fire. The recall includes some Sportages made between 2017 and 2021 and Cadenzas built between 2017 and 2019. There’s a risk that some of the electronics under the hood could short circuit resulting in overheating and a fire. Kia will notify the owners of affected vehicles by mail beginning April 30th. You can also go to NHTSA and enter your VIN to find out if your car is included in the recall.
Have you seen this car? Police searching after man shot, killed in midday shooting in east Houston
Read full article: Have you seen this car? Police searching after man shot, killed in midday shooting in east HoustonVehicle Houston police say was used in a deadly shooting in Houston. Houston police said the shooter drove up in this vehicle, got out of it and then shot Brandon Bernard. It all happened on in the 200 block of Owens Street around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, police said. The driver who investigators shot the 28-year-old is described by Houston police as a “Black male with dreadlocks having red tips.”He then fled in the gray, four-door Kia. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile range
Read full article: Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile rangeLAS VEGAS – Kia showed off a new all-electric SUV concept Monday that it hopes will have a range of 238 miles on a single charge. That number is significant since, just a few years ago, mass-production electric vehicles were doing well if they hit 100 miles on a single charge. Full Screen 1 / 9 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptFor Kia, the concept vehicle unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is called the Niro EV Concept. It also has a light-up panel instead of the traditional air intake, since electric cars don't need as much cooling ability as traditional gasoline-powered cars. 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptThe company's YouTube channel also has a video touting other future-minded ideas, like separate sound zones for front and rear passengers, a touchscreen interface integrated into the steering wheel and technology to make the pillars on the sides of the windshield seem transparent.