The announcement by the South Korea-based companies expands on a partnership they launched three months ago to produce batteries at the same site west of Savannah
A sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted on social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars
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The cars are not equipped with push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. That has allowed thieves to easily steal them using just a screwdriver and a USB cord
Data from seven U.S. cities shows that the number of Hyundai and Kia thefts is still growing despite the companies’ efforts to fix the glitch, which makes 8.3 million vehicles relatively easy targets for thieves
