Politics & Government
Chicago Sues Kia, Hyundai After Surge In Car Thefts
The lawsuit accused the companies of failing to equip cars with anti-theft technology that's standard in vehicles sold overseas.
August 25, 2023
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai after a huge surge in thefts last year.
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The lawsuit accused the companies of failing to equip cars with anti-theft technology that's standard in vehicles sold overseas.
The city accused the companies of "deceptively" assuring consumers that their cars had "advanced" safety features despite knowing about the defect.
