Teenagers continue to steal unpatched Kia and Hyundai cars, and theft statistics show that these two brands continue to be ...

The secret to the Kia Boys lies inside the steering column of Kias, manufactured between 2011-2021, and Hyundais, built between 2015-2021. Tucked away beneath the ignition cylinder is a tiny knob ...

They called themselves "Kia Boys" on social media, depicting themselves not only stealing cars, but also driving recklessly. The "Kia Challenge" YouTube video by user Tommy G debuted in May of 2022.

State Police in Reading claim the Kia Boys have become masterminds of taking advantage of the vulnerability in Kia and Hyundai vehicles. They need only 25 seconds to drive away in an unpatched ...

After the so-called 'Kia Boys' took this dad's Forte, one daughter did just that. 'And this is why you only buy a Hyundai or Kia with push button ignition.' Kia Boys Steal Dad's Forte.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - When John Cameron heard about a new software update meant to prevent Kia thefts, he took it right to the dealer. About a month later, his 2014 Kia Sorrento disappeared from his ...

Chicago has seen a drop in violent car hijackings even as overall crime thefts have spiked by 185% in the city, as the "Kia boys" trend continues to plague city. More than 15,000 cars have been ...

Hyundai Has a Fix for “Kia Boys” Grand Theft Auto Risk, But It Ain’t Cheap. Certain Hyundai and Kia models are too easy to steal, and now owners will have to pay more for the fix.

Auto body shops say the “Kia Boys" are using a new way to get into cars, and it's costing victims even more. The latest Milwaukee police data indicates vehicle thefts are up 4% this year.

A software update is helping drive down Kia and Hyundai’s car theft rates by half, a new analysis found. The Kia Boys phenomenon began during the covid pandemic.

2010 Kia Sportage on road. The 2010 Kia Sportage was one of the vehicles targeted by the Kia Boys. Kia America, Inc. In 2016 U.S. regulators changed the rules around vehicle anti-theft technology ...