Editorial: Hyundai, Kia flaws a ticking theft time bomb

www.lowellsun.com— A national phenomenon involving the mass theft of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles has apparently hit home. The Lowell Police Department recently sent out a warning to residents about a significant increase in motor-vehicle thefts in the city targeting certain models of Kias and Hyundais with known security flaws. Lowell Police Superintendent Greg Hudon stated […]

FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE—Joplin police offer free wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai owners amid rising theft rates. JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police are offering free wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners. Sergeant Jason Stump says it's part of an effort to combat the nationwide trend of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles. JPD alone saw seven thefts and attempted thefts of those vehicles between April 27 and May 1. He says []

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