Ellison investigates Kia, Hyundai amid spate of social media-inspired thefts
Amid a large spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced that he’s investigating the automakers to determine if they ran afoul of state consumer protection and public nuisance laws by not including industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars and SUVs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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