Many Hyundai and Kia owners have been targeted by thieves, but a simple tech fix can help keep vehicles safe.
Technology is helping foil car thieves making life miserable for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles.The rate at which the Korean automakers' cars are stolen has fallen by more than half since the companies upgraded their anti-theft software, according to new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute . Hyundai and Kia thefts have soared in recent years after criminals discovered that certain car models lacked engine immobilizers — technology that has long been standard in other vehicles.
Vehicles equipped with the enhanced software will only start if the owner's key, or an identical duplicate, is in the ignition. HLDI, which is affiliated with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, conducts research on auto insurance-related losses.'The companies' solution is extremely effective,' Matt Moore, senior vice president of HLDI, said in a statement.
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