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Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can fail
Read full article: Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can failHyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens.
Man arrested over violent kidnapping in Miami
Read full article: Man arrested over violent kidnapping in MiamiA 24-year-old man was returning his ex-girlfriend’s belongings on Sunday in Miami when he hit her and dragged her into his car, pushed her out onto the street, and tried to run her over, police said.
Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
Read full article: Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulersEven though sales of electric vehicles aren’t growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.
Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options
Read full article: Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging optionsHyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options.
Amazon responds to driver’s arrest for hit-and-run crash injuring baby, mother in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Amazon responds to driver’s arrest for hit-and-run crash injuring baby, mother in Miami-DadeAmazon responded to the recent arrest of one of their drivers for a hit-and-run crash injuring a baby and his mother in the Aventura Isles Estates community, in Miami-Dade County’s Ives Estates neighborhood.
Police: Woman killed in crash after driving wrong way on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Police: Woman killed in crash after driving wrong way on Palmetto ExpresswayA woman is dead after a wrong-way crash that occurred Friday morning on the Palmetto Expressway in Hialeah, authorities confirmed.
Woman dies after crashing car into back of cement truck on Florida’s Turnpike
Read full article: Woman dies after crashing car into back of cement truck on Florida’s TurnpikeA woman died Monday morning after she crashed her Hyundai sedan into the back of a cement truck in the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, authorities confirmed.
Police swarm stolen car riddled with bullets in residential Hollywood neighborhood
Read full article: Police swarm stolen car riddled with bullets in residential Hollywood neighborhoodA silver Hyundai riddled with bullets came to a sudden stop along a residential road in Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon.
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Read full article: GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxideGeneral Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employment
Read full article: US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employmentThe U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.
Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapseFederal safety investigators are focusing on the electrical power system of the massive container ship that veered off course and crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Woman, 21, dies after vehicle collides into her on I-95 in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Woman, 21, dies after vehicle collides into her on I-95 in Pompano BeachA 21-year-old woman from Cape Coral was killed Monday morning after the Florida Highway Patrol said a man in an SUV collided into her on Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, shutting down all northbound lanes for several hours.
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
Read full article: Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the roadIn September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, whether the engines were on or off.
Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plantGeorgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments.
Police: Sketch shows gunman who sexually battered woman at gunpoint in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Police: Sketch shows gunman who sexually battered woman at gunpoint in Fort LauderdaleA rape victim told detectives that the attacker was driving a gray Hyundai Sonata and was armed with a gun in Fort Lauderdale, police said.
Man accused of fatal shooting outside Miami nightclub while he was out on felony bond
Read full article: Man accused of fatal shooting outside Miami nightclub while he was out on felony bondA 44-year-old man shot a 61-year-old man in the head after a night of work at the Studio 60 nightclub in Allapattah, according to the Miami Police Department’s announcement over 40 days after the murder.
Mother wants hit-and-run driver who struck son after Miami-Dade public bus hit to surrender
Read full article: Mother wants hit-and-run driver who struck son after Miami-Dade public bus hit to surrenderDetectives were searching Saturday for the driver of the blue Hyundai SUV who struck a boy after the driver of a public bus had run him over while he was riding his bicycle in Opa-locka.
Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis
Read full article: Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxisAs the aviation sector seeks ways to make air travel less polluting and more sustainable, aerospace company Embraer and South Korean automaker Hyundai are among the companies betting on a new form of air travel -– air taxis.
Viral TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars in South Florida
Read full article: Viral TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars in South FloridaA recent social media challenge involving Kia and Hyundai models highlighted the vulnerability of certain vehicles to theft. The nationwide challenge burdened law enforcement agencies and left families stranded including in South Florida.
Woman sped 50+ mph over limit seconds before fatal central Broward DUI crash, deputies say
Read full article: Woman sped 50+ mph over limit seconds before fatal central Broward DUI crash, deputies sayKimyah Lia Henderson was 25 years old when she drove drunk in Broward County in 2020 and slammed into a turning Hyundai, killing its passenger, deputies say.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
Read full article: Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Read full article: Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thievesHyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025
Read full article: Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025Construction of Hyundai's first U.S. plant dedicated to making electric vehicles is moving quickly.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Read full article: Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risksNearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
Read full article: Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remediesA federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
$50,000 reward offered for information about armed robbery of USPS letter carrier
Read full article: $50,000 reward offered for information about armed robbery of USPS letter carrierThe U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men who robbed a USPS letter carrier nearly two months ago.
Highway safety agency reports power problems in 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
Read full article: Highway safety agency reports power problems in 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVsU.S. regulators say multiple U.S. owners of Hyundai’s popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV have complained of completely or partially losing propulsive power, many after hearing a loud popping noise.
New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft
Read full article: New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theftNew York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.
TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight
Read full article: TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlightA sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.
Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fixNearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers
Read full article: Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyersElectric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022, as their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.
US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'
Read full article: US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is urging the U.S. Treasury secretary to use “flexibility” in defining how automakers and consumers qualify for a revised tax credit for Americans buying electric vehicles.
Victim IDed, reward offered in Lauderhill homicide
Read full article: Victim IDed, reward offered in Lauderhill homicideOfficials have identified a man who was shot and killed at a Lauderhill apartment complex last Thursday and are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in his murder.
Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record
Read full article: Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track recordClogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.
Deputies: Fort Lauderdale man caught in Key Largo with cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, meth
Read full article: Deputies: Fort Lauderdale man caught in Key Largo with cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, methDeputies said they found heroin, cocaine, meth, and ecstasy inside the car of a man from Broward County in Monroe County.
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash in southwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash in southwest Miami-DadeA pedestrian was rushed to Jackson South Medical Center Monday morning in critical condition after being struck by a car in southwest Miami-Dade.
Insider Q&A: Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle
Read full article: Insider Q&A: Hyundai's Olabisi BoyleThis photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows Olabasi Boyle. Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. (Hagop Istanboulian/Hyundai Motor America via AP)Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. A: There’s what we like to call “urban air mobility vehicles" instead of flying cars. Where it gets into the urban mobility and how they interact is we want to have, going into the future, multi-modal solutions for people.
Hyundai recalls 471K more SUVs, tells owners to park outside
Read full article: Hyundai recalls 471K more SUVs, tells owners to park outsideDETROIT – Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires. And the company is warning owners to park the SUVs outdoors until they are repaired. The latest recall covers certain model-year 2016 through 2018, and additional 2020 through 2021, Hyundai Tucson SUVs. The company said it's aware of a dozen fires but no injuries related to the recalled vehicles. In September the South Korean automaker recalled about 180,000 Tucson SUVs in the U.S. from 2019 through 2021 to fix the same problem.
4 killed, 3 injured In New Year’s Day crash in West Miami-Dade
Read full article: 4 killed, 3 injured In New Year’s Day crash in West Miami-DadeWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Four people were killed and three others injured after a crash early New Year’s morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the violent crash happened at Northwest 79th Avenue and Flagler Street. According to FHP, the four victims, one woman and three men, were traveling in a blue Hyundai Elantra. FHP is looking into alcohol/drugs and excessive speed as a contributing factor in the crash. Officials said they are not releasing any names of the victims or those involved in the crash at this time.
Man dies in hit-and-run crash after car plows into fence of home
Read full article: Man dies in hit-and-run crash after car plows into fence of homeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Two vehicles collided early Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade, causing one of the vehicles to smash into the front chain-link fence of an elderly woman’s home. Edward Durden had recently gotten married before he was killed Dec. 16 in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade. (Photo courtesy of Durden family)Anthony Durden said his nephew was a humble, soft-spoken man. Homeowner Alice Bedell, 84, said she was sleeping when she heard the crash outside her house. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Teen driver dies after being ejected from pickup truck during crash in Southwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Teen driver dies after being ejected from pickup truck during crash in Southwest Miami-DadeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 17-year-old was killed after being ejected from his vehicle during a 3-car crash that happened early Sunday morning on State Road 874. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the teen was driving a blue pickup truck when it collided with a red Hyundai sedan. The crash caused the teen to lose control of the pickup and collide into a black Honda sedan, FHP said. The truck then struck a guardrail before traveling off the road and overturning several times. The teen was thrown from the pickup during the crash.
Officers search for suspect in Miramar following police chase that started in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Officers search for suspect in Miramar following police chase that started in Miami-DadeMIRAMAR, Fla. – Multiple law enforcement agencies were conducting an extensive search for two suspects in Miramar late Tuesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade Police initiated the chase of a black Hyundai following a call in reference to the alleged robbery. The suspect, or suspects, fled, leading police on a chase from State Road 836 to the Florida Turnpike and up to I-75. Authorities apprehended the driver in Miramar and have him in custody, but a search continues for the passenger. Police have yet to say if there were any injures reported at the Shell Gas Station in Miami-Dade.
Ex-Philadelphia cop charged in fatal shooting of Black man
Read full article: Ex-Philadelphia cop charged in fatal shooting of Black manA white former Philadelphia police officer was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man after a high-speed car chase nearly three years ago. Four other officers who were on the scene and had taken cover did not fire their weapons, according to a grand jury presentment. The grand jury said Ruch shot Plowden in the head without justification as Plowden looked “dazed and lost on the sidewalk." According to the grand jury, Ruch and his partner began following Plowden and asked police dispatch to check the registration of his car. Ruch fired the fatal shot just 6 to 8 seconds after getting to the crash scene, the grand jury said.
Driver dies after car crashes into semi-tractor-trailer in northwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Driver dies after car crashes into semi-tractor-trailer in northwest Miami-DadeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. A driver has died after being involved in a crash Friday morning with a semi-tractor-trailer, authorities confirmed. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatchers, the call came in as a vehicle that had rear-ended a trailer. Miami-Dade police spokesman Alvaro Zabaleta later confirmed that the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Local 10 News was at the scene as a yellow tarp covered a portion of a blue Hyundai. The truck driver was not injured.
Woman loses husband of 44 years in Pompano Beach car crash
Read full article: Woman loses husband of 44 years in Pompano Beach car crashPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. A South Florida woman spoke to Local 10 News on Monday about her husband of 44 years who died over the weekend, days after being involved in a car crash. It was weaving like this, Delia Robinson explained. Robinsons white Toyota RAV-4 ended up on its side Tuesday during the crash along Cypress Boulevard in the Palm Aire neighborhood of Pompano Beach. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extract Delia and Gerald Robinson from their white SUV in Pompano Beach. He was to be home from a block a way, and he never made it, Delia Robinson said through tears.
Nominate a coronavirus front-line hero to win a Hyundai Sonata on Memorial Day
Read full article: Nominate a coronavirus front-line hero to win a Hyundai Sonata on Memorial DayMIAMI – Do you know a hero fighting the coronavirus in the front lines? The National Salute to America’s Heroes is asking for nominations in three categories: Healthcare, First Responder and Unsung Community Heros. Hyundai will be surprising them with a 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan to four heroes on Memorial Day. Here is where to submit the nominations >Local 10 News is not affiliated with this contest. It stems from the cancelation of this year’s Air & Sea Show in Miami Beach.
These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smile
Read full article: These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smileThe 2020 Super Bowl has come and gone, and as usual, everyone seems to be talking about the great commercials they saw, and just how great Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were during the halftime performance. Most unexpected cry: GoogleDid anyone else suddenly find themselves sobbing during the first half of the game during the Google commercial? The commercial featured extraordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. Most likely to make you want to crash the patriarchy: MicrosoftIn case you didn’t know, this year’s big game featured the first woman to coach during a Super Bowl. She didn’t become the first woman to help coach a team to a Super Bowl victory, but we’ve got a feeling she’ll be getting there very soon.
Hyundai investing $35B in autonomous driving and electric cars
Read full article: Hyundai investing $35B in autonomous driving and electric carsHyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. (CNN) - Hyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. The race to get fully autonomous cars on the roads is underway globally, and carmakers are under pressure to either get on board or risk getting left behind. Ford and Baidu have teamed up to develop self-driving cars in China. And Volkswagen started testing electric cars fitted with autonomous technology on a section of Hamburg's streets.
India's car market has worst month in 18 years
Read full article: India's car market has worst month in 18 years(CNN) - Just two years ago, India's huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. "This is a very deep sort of a slump that is impacting every segment of the industry," Mathur said. Before the slump hit, India was predicted to overtake Germany and Japan to become the world's third largest car market by 2020 behind only China and the United States. India is one of several big car markets to face a major slump, as the global car industry struggles with trade tensions, an economic slowdown, new technologies and regulatory changes. The world's biggest car market, China, shrank for the first time in more than two decades in 2018.