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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Thieves key on hack that leaves Hyundai, Kia cars vulnerable

Colin Boyle/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Some Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs are missing a “key” anti-theft device, and thieves know.

An insurance industry group says these cars are stolen at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the auto industry because their keys lack computer chips for theft “immobilizer” systems.

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