car theft

Kia and Hyundai announced an agreement to resolve a class action lawsuit. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan reports the settlement provides cash compensation for customers affected by the theft issue that’s plagued the vehicles. Here’s what you need to know about the settlement: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3838

Almost half of the cars stolen in Prince George’s County so far this year have been Kias and Hyundais, including a woman’s car targeted four times in recent months.

Almost half of the cars stolen in Prince George’s County so far this year have been Kias and Hyundais, including a woman whose car was hit multiple times. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

The attorneys general in D.C. and Maryland joined more than a dozen other states asking the federal government to recall Kias and Hyundais as thefts of those vehicles skyrocket. News4’s Walter Morris reports consumer protection experts calling it a threat to public safety.

A Pennsylvania couple and their beloved dog have been reunited after three weeks of searching in Prince George’s County.

A terrier that went missing after a couple’s SUV was stolen from a gas station in Prince George’s County has been found and reunited with its owners. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

A Pennsylvania couple’s beloved dog is missing after their SUV was stolen Thursday afternoon at a gas station in Landover Hills, Maryland.

A Pennsylvania couple’s beloved dog is missing after their SUV was stolen Thursday afternoon at a gas station in Landover Hills. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with the couple.

A D.C. car theft victim is sharing her ordeal to warn others about the Kia challenge.

D.C. police are offering free wheel locks to all residents who own 2011-2021 Kias and Hyundais with a steel key ignition. News4’s Walter Morris has one Kia challenge victim’s story.

Prince George’s County police gave away about 500 steering wheel locking devices to Kia owners whose cars are at risk from the “Kia Challenge.”

Prince George’s County police gave away about 500 steering wheel locking devices to Kia owners whose cars are at risk of theft due to a social media challenge. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

After months of Hyundai and Kia cars being stolen by TikTok users taking part in the “Kia Challenge,” the two auto makers are providing a free theft deterrent software update to anyone who owns the vulnerable cars.

Hyundai and Kia are offering a free software update they say will help thieves from stealing vehicles. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

A teen is facing charges for stealing a Kia in a disturbing trend that’s gaining traction on TikTok. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains how to protect cars from criminals.

For the second time in a week, a luxury car was stolen from valet parking at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Northwest D.C.

For the second time in a week, a luxury car was stolen from valet parking at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Northwest D.C. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

With carjackings and car thefts on the rise throughout the area, Fairfax County police created a special unit earlier this year.

With carjackings and car thefts on the rise, Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder looks at how Fairfax County Police are tracking stolen cars.

A social media trend showing people how to steal certain cars with USB cords may be fueling a rise in auto thefts in the D.C. region, an investigation by the News4 I-Team found.