Vehicle thefts in the United States recorded their biggest yearly drop in four decades as automakers, mainly Hyundai and Kia, bolstered anti-theft measures, while easing supply chain constraints made stealing vehicles for parts less lucrative.
Hyundai 005380.KSand Kia 000270.KS cars topped the list of the most stolen vehicles in 2021 and 2023 as their lack of immobilizers made them easy targets for stealing, fueling viral social media trends such as the “Kia Boys.”
Although cars made by Hyundai and Kia were among the top five models that were stolen last year, their thefts fell by