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.

Hyundai will reimburse you for at least part of the cost of a steering wheel lock, but such contraptions are little more than a visual deterrent -- one that a well-prepared "Kia boy" can remove in ...

Hyundai's data shows that only approximately 60% of the eligible vehicles have received the anti-theft software update supposed to protect them against the Kia Challenge, so it's no surprise that ...