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The rideshare driver, known only as Miriam, had her source of income flipped upside down after her vehicle became the latest target in a popular trend going across social media. The trend teaches people how to steal certain models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles without a key. The ignition design on the vehicles makes the vehicles an easy target for thieves, the outlet continues.
The design of the vehicles has become such a problem that Hyundai is reportedly selling an aftermarket security kit to drivers, and both companies have promised to update a software to include theft-prevention that should reportedly be available later this year. A group of vehicle owners have since filed a class action lawsuit against the company. To read the full report by NBC 4, click here.
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