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Florida police truck crashes into car on way to emergency, 5-year-old girl dies Auburndale Police Department sergeant was on the way to help a deputy from PCSO who was involved in a physical altercation with a suspect. A blue 2016 Kia sedan was stopped at a red light heading northbound on Havendale Boulevard. Witnesses said when the light turned green, most traffic halted for the approaching police vehicle that had lights flashing and sirens blaring. The girl was riding in the back seat.
Driver hospitalized after slamming into Wayland school bus The driver of a white Kia was taken to an area trauma center. Firefighters said no students were hospitalized after the crash.
Investigators searching for couple who stole $1000 Lego sets LASD detectives are searching for a couple who stole two expensive Lego sets from Costco in Westlake Village. The man loaded up a shopping cart with the merchandise, pushed out the emergency exit and then loaded the stolen items into a Kia Soul.
Vehicles recovered in McKees Rocks prompts police reminder of how to deter theft The McKees Rocks Police Department reminds residents to take steps to protect Kia and Hyundai vehicles from theft. The department urges anyone who owns a car from either of these brands to use a steering wheel lock.
Rash of recent car thefts prompts warning from LPD The vehicles most targeted by thieves are 2008 and newer models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The models range from the Kia Soul, Forte, Optima, Rio, Spectra and the Hyundai Kona and Elantra.
Van slams into Staunton home The incident took place shortly before 1:30 p.m. at 1397 Pleasant View Street. It appeared that a Kia van smashed through a wooden fence and went down a short but steep embankment. Two people, both elderly, were inside the van.
US auto safety regulators reviewing some Hyundai, Kia recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation is reviewing 16 Hyundai and Kia recalls conducted since 2016. The recalls involve more than 6 million vehicles for potential antilock braking system module fires.
US probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million vehicles... U.S. auto safety regulators open a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia. The recalls cover 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires. The Korean automakers in September recalled a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States.
US probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million vehicles over fire risks U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia. The Korean automakers have issued a string of recalls since 2016 for antilock braking system and Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) issues.
U.S. probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million... U.S. probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million vehicles over fire risks. Korean automakers have issued a string of recalls since 2016 for antilock braking system issues and fires. In September, the Korean automakers recalled a combined 3.37 million vehicles.
RAC customer issues warning to drivers and says 'it's a massive worry' RAC customer's Kia broke down in August, while on a trip to Brittany. Used RAC European breakdown cover as a result, and was advised to move car. After a month, the car is still waiting to be fixed - and the driver is furious over being given "a number of excuses" RAC said it was likely to be an “exhaust problem” which has, worryingly, evolved into a faulty oil pump.
U.S. opens investigation into Hyundai, Kia recalls of 6.4 million vehicles over fire risks U.S. auto safety regulators open probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia. Recall covers 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires. In September, the Korean automakers recalled a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States.
Cook County man beat, carjacked woman at Long Grove gas station after crashing another stolen vehicle Victor M. Masick, 19, charged with vehicular hijacking, burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle. Woman, 58, was pumping gas at a gas station in Long Grove when she heard a vehicle crash. It was later determined that Masick was driving a silver Kia and crashed into a gas pump.
Kia breaks the rules with new sleek, all-electric beast The EV6 GT is the latest iteration of Korean maker Kia's all-electric EV6. It reaches the coveted 100 km/h mark in just 3.4 seconds, and it's a bargain buy at $350,000. The standard EV6 enjoys smart performance with its single motor, 239 kilowatts.
Arrest made in deadly 100 mph crash: Akron PD Miguel Gipson, 18, was driving a stolen Kia when he crashed into a pole and caught fire, police said. His passenger, 18-year-old Stepphone Jackson, was killed in the August 29 crash. Police said they called off that pursuit when speeds hit 100 mph.
Carnegie police investigating after 3 cars stolen in less than an hour Three cars were stolen by at least three people between 3 and 4 a.m. Thursday. Police say the vehicles likely were targeted due to a flaw in their steering columns. A class-action lawsuit says Kia and Hyundai sold car models between 2011 and 2022 that did not have immobilizers.
Christchurch EV expo to be the largest display of electric vehicles in NZ Christchurch is set to host the second coming of the Take Charge EV Expo. Nearly 50 electric cars and vans will be on show, as well as New Zealand’s only battery-powered ute. Abarth, Audi, BMW, BYD, Citroen, Cupra, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GWM, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Opel, Peugeot, Polestar, Porsche, Skoda, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo.
Kia brings EV3 and EV4 concepts to the LA Auto Show and is launching an all-new hybrid Sorento Kia's EV3 crossover and EV4 sedan were first announced in October only as concept vehicles. The EV3 is inspired by the Kia’s soon-to-launch EV9 three-row electric SUV but is smaller. Kia is also launching all-new 2025 Sorento hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Dad killed grandma and injured two after driving at 118mph in 30 zone Trent Simm, 25, lost control of his Audi S3 on the A58 and crashed into a Kia driven by Doris 'Dot' Bridgehouse, 82. Sat next to her in the car was her daughter Amanda Holmes, then-55, and in the rear of the vehicle was her son Max, then aged 21. Dot was killed at the scene due to ‘multiple injuries’, with Amanda knocked unconscious and needing months of hospital treatment. Simm also injured a passenger in his own car.
One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year The MG4 electric hatchback was named as the best new vehicle of 2023 on Wednesday. It is the third battery-powered vehicle in a row to claim the Carsales title following wins by the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. The electric car is one of just three in Australia to launch for less than $40,000.