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Cities Sue Hyundai, Kia After Wave of Car Thefts

US cities including Cleveland and Seattle sue Hyundai and Kia over surge of car thefts due to lack of anti-theft technology. Lawsuits do not specify damages sought.

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  • Cities including Cleveland, Seattle, and St. Louis sue Kia and Hyundai over surge of car thefts.
  • Cities blame auto makers for not installing anti-theft technology to cut costs.
  • Lawsuits do not specify damages sought from Kia and Hyundai.
  • Vehicles lack immobilizers, making them easier to steal.
  • Kia and Hyundai offer free steering wheel locks and software upgrades.
Cities Sue Hyundai, Kia After Wave of Car Thefts
Auto makers haven’t done enough to make the cars harder to steal, cities say
WSJJoseph Pisani

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