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1. www.cnbc.com › 2022/09/08 › tiktok-challenge-spursTikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars

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   Sep 8, 2022 · VIDEO 04:40. TikTok challenge leads to jump in car thefts of Kias and Hyundais. A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok and other social media platforms has car owners and police...

2. arstechnica.com › cars › 2023Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car ...

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   Jun 21, 2023 · In late 2021, the “Kia Boys” began going viral on TikTok. They were participating in a social media challenge that involved stealing Kias and Hyundais using a specific method and posting the...

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   What is a teen stealing a car on TikTok?

   • They were participating in a social media challenge that involved stealing Kias and Hyundais using a specific method and posting the results on TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. These teenagers, who have stolen tens of thousands of cars, are mostly from Milwaukee and Columbus, Ohio, although the trend has since spread nationwide.

   Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car thefts

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   How has TikTok impacted car theft?

   • Since the social media trend gained popularity, thefts of these vehicles have surged. In Minneapolis last year, thefts of Kias and Hyundais ballooned by 836% over the previous year. Federal regulators said earlier this year that eight people had died in 14 crashes related to the TikTok challenge.

   Hyundai, Kia thefts: Some insurers reject the cars, but dealers keep

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   Why did TikTok create a 'Kia challenge'?

   • The backstory, if you don't recall, is that someone figured out that some older Kia and Hyundai models built with a standard key ignition, so not a push-button start, were incredibly easy to steal and created a TikTok "Kia Challenge" encouraging others to try it.

   Hyundai, Kia Think They've Foiled the TikTok Theft Challenge

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   Why did Hyundai settle a TikTok lawsuit?

   • His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok.

   Hyundai and Kia agree to $200 million settlement over TikTok car theft

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4. www.theverge.com › 2023/5/18 › 23729229Hyundai and Kia agree to $200 million settlement over TikTok ...

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   May 18, 2023 · May 18, 2023, 3:43 PM PDT. Image: The Verge. Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit related to a rash of car thefts inspired by a viral social...

   • Author: Andrew J. Hawkins

5. www.vox.com › technology › 2023/6/1How TikTok fueled Hyundai and Kia thefts - Vox

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   Jun 1, 2023 · A “Kia Challenge” to steal cars and post the results on platforms like TikTok and Instagram spread, too. Some social media challenges are fun and harmless. Others are mean and dangerous.

   • Author: Sara Morrison

6. www.npr.org › 2023/05/04 › 1173048646Hyundai, Kia thefts: Some insurers reject the cars, but ... - NPR

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   May 4, 2023 · For the past couple of years, videos have cropped up on TikTok of people demonstrating how to steal certain Hyundais and Kias with a keyed ignition. Thieves can remove the steering wheel column...

   • Author: Joe Hernandez

7. www.nytimes.com › 2023/03/10 › usTeens Are Stealing More Cars. They Learn How on Social Media.

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   Mar 10, 2023 · Representatives for YouTube and TikTok said the companies had removed several videos related to what is known as the “Kia Challenge” in recent months. YouTube said in a statement that it...

8. www.caranddriver.com › news › a42894196Hyundai, Kia Think They've Foiled the TikTok Theft Challenge

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   Feb 14, 2023 · Hyundai. Millions of Hyundai and Kia vehicles could be easily stolen—and thousands have—due to a decision not to install engine immobilizers when they were built. Popular TikTok videos...