Chicago sues Kia Hyundai for failing to install engine immobilizers in many cars fueling auto thefts

CHICAGO — The City of Chicago is suing Hyundai and Kia, alleging the South Korean automakers failed to include “industry-standard” engine immobilizers in many models between 2011 and 2022, fueling a surge in vehicle thefts and related crimes. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court, cites a “car…Read More