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CPD, Hyundai, Kia hosting anti-theft software event at Guaranteed Rate Field
The increase of thefts came from a social media craze that exposed an easier way to break in and steal Hyundai and Kia models that don’t have automatic starts.
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The increase of thefts came from a social media craze that exposed an easier way to break in and steal Hyundai and Kia models that don’t have automatic starts.
The update should take less than 30 minutes.
It's part of a series of Vehicle Safety Days happening this weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field. At these events, people with eligible cars can get a free update to their vehicle's software.
They're being recalled vehicles because they have a dangerous defect. The recall impacted 3.4 million vehicles. The companies said they were at risk of catching fire whether the engines were on or off.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff’s office team trails it – from theft to recovery. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff's office team trails it – from theft to recovery.
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On Sunday, they expect to start with another line of people, but they said even when the lines are backed up, the process takes less than an hour, usually only 20 to 30 minutes.
Hundreds of Hyundai owners drove away from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago with the upgraded software to prevent vehicle thefts.
The upgrades came after hundreds of reports of stolen vehicles around the city between last year and this year.
Chicago police data shows Hyundai thefts so far this year are up 31% compared to all of last year.
This weekend, the automaker Hyundai is offering a solution for car owners being targeted by thieves. The company is teaming up with Chicago police to install a software fix.
For over a year, CBS 2 has reported on targeted thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to security flaws.
CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
One car, four police reports - CBS 2 reconnected with a Kia owner hit again and again in less than a year. CBS 2 has dug into the numbers of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts across Chicago, and the latest numbers show thefts are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Tara Molina has tracked the theft issue from the beginning and had the latest details.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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