ST. LOUIS—A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, resulting in thousands of vehicle thefts in the Missouri city. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $75,000 plus punitive damages. St. Louis joins several other cities that have filed similar…

Both Hyundai and Kia have recalled more than 500,000 vehicles across the United States due to a possible fire risk and warned that motorists should park their vehicles away from structures in the meantime. Affected Hyundai vehicles include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023…

San Diego’s City Attorney is suing Kia and Hyundai, alleging their failure to intall industry standard anti-theft technology in several of their cars. City Attorney Mara Elliott filed a the complaint in California Superior Court March 16 alleging the car manufacturers are liable “for creating a public nuisance,” joining other cities that have filed similar…

Hyundai and Kia are rolling out “theft deterrent software” for millions of car owners in the United States amid reports that a viral social media trend has led to an increase in thefts of its vehicles that lack push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement…

Top insurers State Farm and Progressive are refusing to provide insurance coverage for certain models made by South Korean car firms Kia and Hyundai, with reports claiming that the vehicles are easier to steal due to a lack of proper anti-theft technology like electronic immobilizers. “State Farm has temporarily stopped writing new business in some…

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will hold a media event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas from 5:45 to 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 4. …

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) helped drive record sales for South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia in the United States last month, as EV adoption continues to grow and Tesla’s dominance of the market slips. Hyundai Motor America had “terrific” sales in November, especially for its lineup of “eco-friendly vehicles,” the company’s CEO Randy Parker…

A South Korean battery maker will supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing plants in the United States, as government incentives and the auto industry’s move to electrify its car fleets continue to fuel EV-related investment. SK On, part of Seoul-based SK Group, and Hyundai announced the partnership on Nov. 30, saying…