Chicago Sues Kia And Hyundai After Over 7,000 Cars Stolen Last Year

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is suing Kia and Hyundai for failing to equip cars sold between 2011 and 2022 with anti-theft technology, leading to a wave of thefts in the city and nationwide.

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8/24/2023

Chicago Sues Kia And Hyundai After Spate Of Car Thefts In The City And Nationwide

Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, alleging that the automakers' failure to install anti-theft technology in their cars has led to a significant increase in vehicle thefts and crime in the city.

8/28/2023

Chicago mayor mocked for suing automakers for car thefts: 'Criminals run rampant' but it's a 'Kia problem'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism for filing a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai, blaming them for a surge in car crimes due to the lack of appropriate anti-theft measures, with Democratic Alderman Raymond Lopez mocking the move and calling it a "play from a socialist playbook."