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Was the challenge to drive(steer) a Kia while watching #busty on TikTok?


From the article:

> The so-called "Kia challenge," shows TikTok viewers how to hotwire the two makes of cars with a USB cord and a screwdriver and dares them to participate in the illegal activity.

These companies were too cheap to put immobilizes in their vehicles, and also made it extremely easy to break into and manipulate the ignition barrel. So delinquents are stealing them en-masse for attention. Affecting up to 2021 model year KIA/Hyundai, all models.




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