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An insurance expert from AAA of Western New York reports that Kia and Hyundai owners are now paying 10 to 15 percent more for insurance coverage than they were before. This increase in premiums may be linked to a rise in thefts of these vehicles. https://13wham.com/news/local/car-thefts-in-monroe-county-lead-to-rising-insurance-rates#
A Rochester family is heartbroken after a car containing Christmas gifts for seven children was stolen overnight on Friday. The theft occurred while the mother, preparing for a major kidney surgery, was being supported by her own mother, Cynthia Robinson. The family awoke to find the 2021 Hyundai missing from their driveway, with several hundred […]
Six teenagers were arrested after a “night of chaos” involving stolen vehicles in Pittsford, New York, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The events began late Friday night when a deputy spotted a damaged Kia, suspected of being stolen, leaving St. John Fisher University. The driver fled by speeding across lawns. Over the next […]
In Rochester, New York, a series of incidents involving reckless driving by teens in stolen cars has prompted police action. Over the past 24 hours, five teenagers have been arrested following dangerous driving activities, including a chase that ended with three young suspects aged between 13 and 16 in custody. These events occurred near Franklin […]
New Yorkers who own or lease certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for a settlement due to a class action lawsuit regarding the lack of engine immobilizers, which made these vehicles easy targets for theft. Eligible models include various Kia and Hyundai vehicles ranging from 2011 to 2022. Owners of these vehicles may […]
The Rochester City Council has unanimously passed a resolution urging the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a significant design flaw. This flaw, present in models from 2011 to 2022, makes these vehicles particularly susceptible to theft, a problem exacerbated by social media platforms like TikTok, […]
Due to various safety concerns, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recalls for certain Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia vehicles. Nissan is recalling 57,914 Leaf vehicles from the 2018 to 2022 model years because of a malfunctioning rearview camera that fails to display an image, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. Nissan customer […]
To combat car thefts, Hyundai is hosting a free anti-theft software update event this weekend. During the event, technicians will be able to install and complete the software upgrade, which Hyundai said should take less than 30 minutes. It will take place at Innovative Field today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 am -5 pm. […]
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced the city intends to file a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for costs associated with the rash of car thefts in the city. Mayor Evans stated: “This is not just a Rochester problem. If you talk to the state police, there’s also problems in Schuyler County. So I want to […]
The City of Rochester announced Monday it will sue both companies that own Kia and Hyundai related to the record numbers of car thefts this year in the Rochester area. City will sue Kia and Hyundai after increase in thefts in Rochester – WHEC.com
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