NYC sues Hyundai for negligence in wake of TikTok car thefts
. The deal promised to pay out about $145 million to US Hyundai and Kia owners who had their cars stolen or damaged by a theft attempt — but the settlement didn't put the matter to rest. New York City has announced that it'sSpecifically, the city accuses the automaker of choosing to"sacrifice public safety for profits" by eschewing common anti-theft technology from certain US model Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
This led to a rise in thefts after the"Kia Challenge" went viral on TikTok earlier this year — with videos demonstrating how certain Hyundai vehicles can beThe result, the city says, was unprecedented, with a 660% increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts in the first four months of 2023 when compared to the previous year.
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