Kia and Hyundai’s ‘Kia Boyz’ Problem
May 23, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
After car theft videos went viral on social media, Hyundai and Kia have been reckoning with a surge in stolen vehicles. WSJ’s Sean McLain unpacks how the thefts started and how the companies are trying to address them.
Further Reading:
- Kia, Hyundai Thefts Continue Three Months After Carmakers Deployed Fix- Cities Sue Hyundai, Kia After Wave of Car Thefts
- States Urge Recall of Millions of Kia, Hyundai Cars After Sharp Rise in Thefts
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