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JSO offers free steering wheel locks for Hyundai, Kia owners to curb vehicle thefts
Read full article: JSO offers free steering wheel locks for Hyundai, Kia owners to curb vehicle theftsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is taking a stab at protecting Hyundai and Kia owners riddled with theft issues as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month is around the corner.
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
Read full article: Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parkedKia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
Read full article: Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
Man in serious condition after driving around crossing arms, colliding with train in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Man in serious condition after driving around crossing arms, colliding with train in Northwest JacksonvilleA man was sent to a local hospital in serious condition after colliding with an Amtrak train in the Dinsmore area of Jacksonville Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Read full article: Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thievesHyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Read full article: Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risksNearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
7 kids — ages 10 to 15 — charged with stealing cars for ‘joy-riding and to impress girls,’ sheriff says
Read full article: 7 kids — ages 10 to 15 — charged with stealing cars for ‘joy-riding and to impress girls,’ sheriff saysWaters said the juveniles were hot-wiring cars as portrayed in viral social media videos. He said the younger kids were being “groomed by the older teens” to do the thefts.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
Read full article: Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remediesA federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
7 juveniles taken into custody, accused of stealing Kia, crashing it during JSO pursuit
Read full article: 7 juveniles taken into custody, accused of stealing Kia, crashing it during JSO pursuitSeven juveniles were taken into JSO custody in connection with a police pursuit involving a stolen red Kia last week. The police report says the Kia was involved in a robbery the same day it was stolen.
Video captures suspected adolescent car thieves running away from police after crashing stolen Kia in New Town
Read full article: Video captures suspected adolescent car thieves running away from police after crashing stolen Kia in New TownA 2019 Kia sedan that was stolen from a Westside home ended up on fire in a ditch next to a Northwest Jacksonville gas station on Wednesday following a chase involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Kia, Hyundai owners can receive free software updates to protect vehicles from thieves
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai owners can receive free software updates to protect vehicles from thievesHyundai and Kia will provide free theft deterrent software updates to millions of vehicle owners whose vehicles lack an immobilizer, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Young car thieves accused of stealing Kia from home, crashing it near Jacksonville gas station during JSO pursuit
Read full article: Young car thieves accused of stealing Kia from home, crashing it near Jacksonville gas station during JSO pursuitA 2019 Kia sedan that was stolen from a Westside home ended up on fire in a ditch next to a Northwest Jacksonville gas station on Wednesday following a chase involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Some auto insurers are dropping or rejecting certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles
Read full article: Some auto insurers are dropping or rejecting certain Kia and Hyundai vehiclesMajor auto insurers like Allstate, State Farm and Progressive are refusing to write policies for Kia and Hyundai vehicles in certain cities. Tell us if you’ve had any issues with insurance on your Kia or Hyundai.
New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft
Read full article: New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theftNew York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.
TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight
Read full article: TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlightA sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.
Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flaw
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flawHyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.
Jacksonville woman becomes victim of Hyundai car theft TikTok trend
Read full article: Jacksonville woman becomes victim of Hyundai car theft TikTok trendPolice started warning the public about a social media trend that continues to increase Hyundai and Kia car thefts across the United States in 2022.
New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a charge
Read full article: New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a chargeAn electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced at the New York International Auto Show now underway.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record
Read full article: Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track recordClogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.
2 children, mom suffer minor injuries when car rear-ended by unmarked JSO vehicle on I-95
Read full article: 2 children, mom suffer minor injuries when car rear-ended by unmarked JSO vehicle on I-95A 26-year-old mother and her two children, ages 5 and 2, were sent to the hospital with minor injuries Wednesday morning after their Kia was rear-ended on I-95 southbound by an unmarked Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office vehicle, police said.
1 killed in fiery 4-vehicle crash on US 301 in Maxville
Read full article: 1 killed in fiery 4-vehicle crash on US 301 in MaxvilleClay County Fire Rescue says a person died in a crash Tuesday morning on U.S. 301. MAXVILLE, Fla. – One person died Tuesday morning in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 301 just before County Road 218, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a pickup truck towing an SUV on a flatbed trailer was going north on U.S. 301 about 10:20 a.m. when it struck a Kia Cadenza. Those two vehicles continued north and hit a Ford Expedition, which struck a Hyundai Sonata. At some point, a fire began and the driver of the Kia died at the scene.
Kia recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fires
Read full article: Kia recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine firesDETROIT – Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire. Kia says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. government that no manufacturing defect has been found, but it's recalling the vehicles to mitigate any risk of fire. The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. Kia must pay $27 million and invest $16 million on safety performance measures. Another $27 million payment will be deferred as long as Kia meets safety conditions, the NHTSA said.
Mother hit, killed by car while helping driver who struck horses
Read full article: Mother hit, killed by car while helping driver who struck horsesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman who stopped to help after another driver struck and killed two horses on U.S. 301 was hit and killed after she got out of her car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The horses died from their injuries, troopers said. She stopped to help, got out of her car and started to walk over to the other driver. But at the same moment, a red Kia Forte that was also headed south on 301 hit one of the horses lying in the roadway, flipping the Kia, which hit Nault and her Hyundai. She tried to save her mother, but Nault died at the scene.
Troopers: Man killed, woman seriously injured in wrong-way crash
Read full article: Troopers: Man killed, woman seriously injured in wrong-way crashPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. - A Putnam County man was killed and a Clay County woman was seriously injured in a wrong-way crash Thursday afternoon just northeast of Palatka, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened about 3:15 p.m. on State Road 100 near County Road 309D/Bardin Road. According to the Highway Patrol, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling west in the eastbound lane of S.R. According to the Highway Patrol report, he was not wearing a seat belt. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
JSO: Missing toddler found safe
Read full article: JSO: Missing toddler found safeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a 23-month-old toddler. Officers said the child was found safe Friday morning, shortly after they announced a Missing Child Alert. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Best Labor Day deals on new cars for 2018
Read full article: Best Labor Day deals on new cars for 2018Summer is winding down and the airwaves are filled with promotions for Labor Day deals on cars. Consumer Reports has found great deals on good cars during one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year. We focused on CR-recommended models, meaning that they have an Overall Score that's among the best in their class. All deals are currently in effect and almost all last through Labor Day. 2018 Toyota Corolla iM CVTIncentives expire: Sept. 4, 2018MSRP: $20,510Potential savings off MSRP: $2,951Bottom line price: $17,559
Hot summer car deals
Read full article: Hot summer car dealsIn our tests, we got a decent 29 mpg overall with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and the 3.5-liter V6 returned 24 mpg overall. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is pleasant and returned 28 mpg overall in our tests; the uplevel 2.0-liter turbo-four packs more punch. The 3.0-liter diesel V6 version is expensive but delivers effortless thrust and returns a class-leading 20 mpg overall. Plug-in and hybrid versions are available; the latter returned an impressive 39 mpg overall in our tests. A very frugal hybrid LE gets 47 mpg overall without any sacrifice in trunk space.
Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile range
Read full article: Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile rangeLAS VEGAS – Kia showed off a new all-electric SUV concept Monday that it hopes will have a range of 238 miles on a single charge. That number is significant since, just a few years ago, mass-production electric vehicles were doing well if they hit 100 miles on a single charge. Full Screen 1 / 9 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptFor Kia, the concept vehicle unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is called the Niro EV Concept. It also has a light-up panel instead of the traditional air intake, since electric cars don't need as much cooling ability as traditional gasoline-powered cars. 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptThe company's YouTube channel also has a video touting other future-minded ideas, like separate sound zones for front and rear passengers, a touchscreen interface integrated into the steering wheel and technology to make the pillars on the sides of the windshield seem transparent.