According to The Wall Street Journal, vehicle thefts are on the rise in several major U.S. cities, with two car brands contributing much of the increase.
Auto thefts in the 32 largest US cities in the first half of 2023 increased by 33.5% compared to the same period in 2022, with Kia and Hyundai having the most thefts. according to to the WSJ.Vehicle thefts began to rise as social media became more widely known video It shows the ease of vehicle theft spread over the internet.
“The increase over the years is due to the fact that Kia and Hyundai are easy to steal,” Sergeant said. Garrett Parten of the Minneapolis Police Department told the WSJ. (“Tired of Gunshots”: Black Americans fleeing crime-ridden blue cities)
joined today @IMPDnews and @IndyCouncil The city has announced that it will join a national lawsuit against automakers Kia Motors and Hyundai Motors seeking reimbursement for public security costs related to vehicle theft due to lack of anti-theft measures. pic.twitter.com/6U0tX7ORgQ
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) July 19, 2023
Several City Applications have been filed across the United States, including Seattle, Portland, and Cleveland. lawsuit Kia and Hyundai’s vehicles are prone to theft and there has been an uptick in vehicle-related crime, leading to opposition to them. The automaker recently settled a $200 million class action lawsuit filed by car owners. according to to the WSJ.
A Hyundai spokesperson told the WSJ that the company is working on ways to combat mass thefts, including installing anti-theft software at dealerships.
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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