City Of Chicago Files Suit Against Automakers Kia And Hyundai
WEBAug 24, 2023 · CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson announced today that the City has filed a civil lawsuit against Kia America, Inc., Kia Corporation, Hyundai Motor America, and Hyundai Motor Company for their failure to include industry-standard engine immobilizers in multiple models of their vehicles, resulting in a steep rise in vehicle thefts, reckless ...
Mayor Johnson mocked for suing automakers for car ... - FOX 32 …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing backlash after filing suit against Kia and Hyundai over claims they manufactured cars that lacked appropriate anti-theft measures, ultimately...
Chicago Sues Kia And Hyundai After Spate Of Car Thefts In The ... - Forbes
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the automakers’ failure to include immobilizers “sheer negligence” and said it “disproportionately impacts low-income Chicago residents” noting that ...
Chicago sues Kia, Hyundai over ‘car theft crisis’
WEBAug 24, 2023 · The complaint alleges Kia and Hyundai failed to equip their U.S. cars with anti-theft technology after a surge in thefts sparked by videos on TikTok and YouTube showing how to steal cars without keys.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sues automakers as car theft …
WEBAug 27, 2023 · Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced that the city filed the lawsuit against automakers Kia and Hyundai, alleging that both companies have failed to include...
Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai, Which Account for …
WEBAug 24, 2023 · “The failure of Kia and Hyundai to install basic auto-theft prevention technology in these models is sheer negligence, and as a result, a citywide and nationwide crime spree around automobile theft has been unfolding right before our eyes,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement.
Chicago files lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai over ‘critical defect’ in ...
WEBAug 24, 2023 · The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against automakers Kia and Hyundai on Thursday, alleging that a "critical defect" in the two companies' vehicles has contributed to a significant rise in car...
Chicago files lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia over vehicle thefts
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed concern over the impact of car theft on city residents, particularly low- to middle-income workers who depend on their vehicles for transportation.
Chicago files lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for lack of anti-theft ...
WEBAug 25, 2023 · Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday announced the city filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for failing to include “industry-standard engine immobilizers” in multiple vehicle models sold in the United States, “resulting in a steep rise in vehicle thefts, reckless driving, property damage, and a wide array of related violent crimes in ...
Chicago sues Kia, Hyundai after surge in car thefts - CBS News
WEBAug 24, 2023 · The city said since video posted on social media exposed the defect, thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars in Chicago surged from 500 in the first half of 2022 to more than 8,300 during the second half...
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