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A Kia owner in Seattle got so fed up with his car being targeted by thieves that he decided to dump the vehicle off at the dealership where he bought it and walk home.

At least eight U.S. cities have sued Kia and Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technologies, which has led to a surge in auto theft and destruction.

Milwaukee becomes the latest city to announce a lawsuit against South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai over rash of vehicle thefts, resulting in higher costs of fighting crime.

State Farm and Progressively are reportedly not writing new insurance policies for some models and years of Kia and Hyundai vehicles because of a rise in thefts.

Kia Sportages are being recalled for a second time over what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling a fire risk in the engine area.

The U.S. has pledged to review EV subsidies included in the Inflation Reduction Act after South Korea raised concerns over the potential impact on its domestic manufacturing.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside.

Kia is recalling more than 440,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause engine fires. And the automaker is telling owners to park them outdoors and away from structures because fires could happen when the engines aren’t running.

Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made.