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Man charged in crash that left 1 dead, 1 badly hurt at Oakland County intersection
Read full article: Man charged in crash that left 1 dead, 1 badly hurt at Oakland County intersectionA man accused of fleeing police and causing a crash that left one person dead and another seriously injured at an Oakland County intersection has been charged.
Driver who ran from scene after deadly Auburn Hills crash found hiding in wooded area
Read full article: Driver who ran from scene after deadly Auburn Hills crash found hiding in wooded areaThe driver who ran from the scene of a deadly crash in Auburn Hills was located and arrested thanks to a citizen who called 911 when they witnessed someone lying down in a wooded area about a half mile from the crash site.
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
Read full article: Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parkedKia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
Read full article: Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Read full article: Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thievesHyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Read full article: Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risksNearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
Read full article: Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remediesA federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
Kia, Hyundai, Carfax offering free anti-theft upgrades after viral videos prompt more thefts
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai, Carfax offering free anti-theft upgrades after viral videos prompt more theftsBoth automakers are offering free steering-wheel locks or a free software upgrade to help prevent thefts after viral online videos lead to an increase.
3 men assault Livonia pharmacist, steal 100 bottles of pills, crash into 2 cars, police say
Read full article: 3 men assault Livonia pharmacist, steal 100 bottles of pills, crash into 2 cars, police sayThree men are accused of attacking a worker at a Livonia pharmacy, stealing 100 bottles of pills, and crashing into two cars while fleeing police, officials said.
Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland County
Read full article: Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland CountyThieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.
New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft
Read full article: New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theftNew York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.
TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight
Read full article: TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlightA sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.
Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flaw
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flawHyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.
3 killed in Michigan when 36-year-old man veers into wrong lane, crashes into couple head-on
Read full article: 3 killed in Michigan when 36-year-old man veers into wrong lane, crashes into couple head-onThree people were killed Friday in Michigan when a 36-year-old man veered into the wrong lane of a road and crashed head-on into a couple’s car.
New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a charge
Read full article: New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a chargeAn electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced at the New York International Auto Show now underway.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
17-year-old facing 5 felonies for fleeing cops in Macomb County while driving stolen car, police say
Read full article: 17-year-old facing 5 felonies for fleeing cops in Macomb County while driving stolen car, police sayA 17-year-old boy from Macomb County is facing five felony charges after fleeing police in a stolen car and being in possession of an unregistered gun, police said.
Single father has car stolen in Metro Detroit following auto theft trend
Read full article: Single father has car stolen in Metro Detroit following auto theft trendHaving a car stolen is a major inconvenience for anyone, but a single parent who relies on that vehicle to see their kids and get to work can be life-changing.
2 killed in early morning crash involving 6 vehicles on EB I-94 in Detroit
Read full article: 2 killed in early morning crash involving 6 vehicles on EB I-94 in DetroitSix vehicles were involved in a crash on eastbound I-94 and Mount Elliott Street in Detroit on Saturday morning that left two people dead.
Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record
Read full article: Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track recordClogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.
Pickup driver crashes into car stopped at I-96 construction zone, killing Farmington Hills woman
Read full article: Pickup driver crashes into car stopped at I-96 construction zone, killing Farmington Hills womanA pickup truck driver who was going 70 mph while approaching a construction zone and couldn’t stop in time after a lane change crashed into the back of a car and killed a Farmington Hills woman, police said.
Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passenger
Read full article: Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passengerA 28-year-old woman was killed in a car crash Saturday morning after a truck rear ended the vehicle she was in on I-96 in Novi, according to authorities.
US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
Read full article: US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and firesU.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years.
Police investigating cause of head-on crash in Pittsfield Township
Read full article: Police investigating cause of head-on crash in Pittsfield TownshipAnyone who witnessed the crash should contact the Pittsfield Township Police Department at 734-822-4911 or through a confidential tip line at 734-822-4958.
Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren Township
Read full article: Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren TownshipAn unidentified person was killed in a car crash after driving the wrong direction on I-94 in Van Buren Township early Wednesday morning.
Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire riskDETROIT – Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. AdThe recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. Kia was to pay $27 million and invest $16 million in safety performance measures. Another $27 million payment will be deferred as long as Kia meets safety conditions, NHTSA said. AdEngine failure and fire problems with Hyundais and Kias have affected more than 6 million vehicles since 2015, according to NHTSA documents.
Detroit police: Man, 50, found shot to death inside his vehicle
Read full article: Detroit police: Man, 50, found shot to death inside his vehicleDETROIT – Police are seeking information from the public following a fatal shooting in Detroit Friday night. According to Detroit police, at about 11:23 p.m. Friday, a 50-year-old man was found shot to death inside of his 2019 Kia Stinger in the 2100 block of Annabelle Street. No additional details have been provided at this time. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. More: Local news
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause fires
Read full article: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause firesWASHINGTON (AP) Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. In company documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators, Hyundai said it had 15 reports of engine fires caused by the fluid leaks, while Kia said it had eight. The company said it monitors safety concerns, including non-collision fires and acts swiftly to recall any vehicles with safety related defects.In April of 2019, NHTSA opened two new investigations into fires involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles after getting complaints of more than 3,100 fires and 103 injuries. The investigations, one for Hyundai and the other for Kia, cover non-crash fires in almost 3 million vehicles from the affiliated automakers. NHTSA had previously said it would incorporate the noncrash fires into a 2017 investigation that examined recalls of Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failures.
Detroit police officers targeted in drive-by shooting: ‘They wanted to shoot at police'
Read full article: Detroit police officers targeted in drive-by shooting: ‘They wanted to shoot at police'DETROIT – Shots were fired at Detroit police officers Thursday morning during a traffic stop along Telegraph Road near McNichols Road on the city’s west side. At about 3:30 a.m., Detroit police officers were working to make a traffic stop. Detroit police officers were targeted in a shooting Aug. 27, 2020 along Telegraph Road. The vehicle was wanted in connection to a shooting that targeted police officers along Telegraph Road that morning. Telegraph Road remained shut down during the investigation Thursday morning.
Voting for the 2019-20 NBA Award underway
Read full article: Voting for the 2019-20 NBA Award underwayThe NBA announced today that media voting to determine award winners for the 2019-20 regular season will be conducted July 21-28 before the season resumes, according to the league website. Awards voting will be based on games played from the start of the regular season through March 11 and will not include seeding games, which will take place July 30 Aug. 14 for the 22 teams participating in the season restart at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The decision to exclude seeding games from awards voting ensures a fair process in which players and coaches from all 30 NBA teams will have the same opportunity to be honored as top performers for the 2019-20 regular season, said NBA President, League Operations Byron Spruell. Beginning today, a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters will vote for the following regular-season awards: Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player, Kia NBA Sixth Man, NBA Coach of the Year, All-NBA Teams, NBA All-Defensive Teams and NBA All-Rookie Teams. TNT will announce the award winners during its coverage of the NBA playoffs.
Video shows aftermath of violent Detroit crash that killed 2, hospitalized girl
Read full article: Video shows aftermath of violent Detroit crash that killed 2, hospitalized girlDETROIT – Facebook video shows the aftermath of violent car crash that killed two and sent a 14-year-old girl to a hospital on Sunday. UPDATE: Detroit man charged with murder in connection with violent high-speed crashAccording to authorities, the collision happened near the intersection of Lyndon Street and Outer Drive. A 34-year-old man was driving a Lincoln Continental west on Lyndon Street and struck a Kia Optima driving north on Outer Drive. Police said two men inside the Kia died and a 14-year-old girl -- who was a passenger -- was rushed to a hospital. Local 4 is waiting on toxicology reports and an accident report from police to show what led up to the crash.
At least one Detroit police officer injured in crash on city's east side
Read full article: At least one Detroit police officer injured in crash on city's east sideThe scene of a police-involved crash on Detroit's east side on Aug. 27, 2019. (WDIV)DETROIT - At least one Detroit police officer was injured Tuesday in a crash on the city's east side, officials said. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Shoemaker streets, according to authorities. Two cars -- a silver Kia and a gray Chevy -- were damaged in the crash. The Kia came to rest in the grass and the Chevy came to rest on the sidewalk, aerial video shows.
Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile range
Read full article: Kia Niro EV shoots for 200-plus-mile rangeLAS VEGAS – Kia showed off a new all-electric SUV concept Monday that it hopes will have a range of 238 miles on a single charge. That number is significant since, just a few years ago, mass-production electric vehicles were doing well if they hit 100 miles on a single charge. Full Screen 1 / 9 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptFor Kia, the concept vehicle unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is called the Niro EV Concept. It also has a light-up panel instead of the traditional air intake, since electric cars don't need as much cooling ability as traditional gasoline-powered cars. 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptThe company's YouTube channel also has a video touting other future-minded ideas, like separate sound zones for front and rear passengers, a touchscreen interface integrated into the steering wheel and technology to make the pillars on the sides of the windshield seem transparent.
Super hero-themed vehicles promote fighting hunger at NAIAS
Read full article: Super hero-themed vehicles promote fighting hunger at NAIASA Batman-decorated Kia Optima and Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul are both featured in the Kia exhibit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show to promote an effort to fight hunger. READ FULL STORY HERE