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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 and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles, tell owners to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia told owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
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Thousands of Kias and Hyundais in San Diego are at high risk of getting stolen
NBC 7’s Sergio Flores shares insight into how Kia and Hyundai owners can be prepared against recalls with free anti-theft measures.
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Thousands of Kia and Hyundai cars in San Diego are at high risk of getting stolen
Almost 50,000 of the at-risk vehicles are in San Diego County, according to Carfax
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‘Public nuisance': New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal
A viral TikTok challenge started in 2021 and spurred a rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars.
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Hyundai and LG Announce $4.3 Billion Plant in Georgia to Build Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia. The factory would be on the site of the new electric vehicle assembly plant that Hyundai Motor Group is building near Savannah.
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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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Thefts Prompt 17 States to Urge Recall of Kia, Hyundai Cars
Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
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Hyundai, Kia to Recall 570,000 Vehicles, Warn Drivers of Fire Risk
Hyundai 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. The Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles. Affected Hyundais include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and...
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Hyundai and Kia Rolling Out Software Update To Combat Thefts Linked to TikTok Challenge
Hyundai 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.
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Hyundai Recalls 44,000 SUVs, Warns Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport models have anti-lock brake computers that can malfunction and develop an electrical short
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Social Media Trend Spurs Hyundai, Kia Car Thefts
There’s been a surge in stolen cars this year, but they don’t even need your keys to drive away. Imagine walking out of your home to go to work, but you see your car is nowhere to be found. It’s happening in San Diego, and across the country.
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Some Hyundai and Kia SUVs Should Be Parked Outside Amid Fire-Risk Recall, Companies Say
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it yet. The recalls cover more than 245,000 Hyundai...
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Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Vehicles Over ‘Exploding Seatbelt' Concerns
The carmaker announced Tuesday that it was issuing a recall over concerns with exploding seat belt pretensioners.
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Hyundai Recalling 239,000 Cars for Exploding Seat Belt Parts
Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
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Biden on Hyundai's Commitment to Invest $10B in US Manufacturing
President Biden wrapped up a three-day visit to South Korea where he met with Hyundai CEO Euisun Chung to talk about investing $10 billion in electric vehicles and related technologies in the United States
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Biden Highlights Hyundai Announcement of $10B US Investment
President Joe Biden is tending to both business and security interests as he wraps up a three-day visit to South Korea on Sunday.
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Hyundai Recalls 215K Sonatas, Warning Faulty Hoses Can Leak Fuel
The recall covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020.