Mar 22, 2024
The so-called “Kia Challenge,” popularized by the “KiaBoyz” on TikTok shot to fame on the media platform and led to hundreds of car thefts nationwide, including several reported crashes and fatalities. The viral videos challenged users to steal the vehicles using a USB charging cable. But why were they focused on these particular cars? Was there something that made these vehicles easier to steal?
On this week’s podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss the viral videos and the design aspects that caused much disarray in the automotive field. They discuss the class action lawsuit that called out this problem, the fixes required by the settlement, and what you should consider if one of these thefts comes across your desk.