If you live in Los Angeles and own a Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima or one of 18 other models from these vehicle lines, UCLA anthropologist Jeffrey Brantingham has some advice: Get a steering wheel locking device, take advantage of manufacturer recalls or trade your car in for one with an engine immo...

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-car-owners-beware-lessons-kia.html)

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