The city of Baltimore announced it is becoming the latest jurisdiction to sue the Kia Motor Company over its lack of anti-theft protections amid a nationwide Kia theft surge.
Police are warning Hyundai and Kia owners about a social media challenge that encourages people to steal these car brands and post videos of their joyrides.has added its name to the list of cities suing car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai for not doing enough to prevent its cars from being stolen amid an explosion of vehicles being stolen in Baltimore and across the country.
The press release states that auto thefts in Baltimore are "up 95% with Kia and Hyundais representing 41% of all stolen vehicles."
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