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Insurance Companies Sue Hyundai, Kia Over Rash Of Vehicle Thefts

Dozens of insurance companies have filed a lawsuit demanding reimbursement for the costs of repairing or replacing Hyundai and Kia vehicles after a theft spree that started as a social media stunt last year.

As previously reported, some Hyundai and Kia models sold in the United States until 2021 have not been fitted with an immobilizer, allowing crooks to use a simple USB cable to start the car and drive off.

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