In March, a press release was published from the Attorney General of California, Rob Bonta, regarding the failure of Kia and Hyundai to address theft-prone vehicles. The press release explains that the two companies have continued to sell vehicles that are highly susceptible to theft despite knowing about the issue for several years. The Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against the companies for their failure to address the problem.

The press release cites a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau that found that certain Kia and Hyundai models have been among the most commonly stolen vehicles in California for several years. Despite this, the companies have not taken sufficient steps to address the issue, such as installing anti-theft technology or warning consumers about the risk of theft.

The press release also notes that the Attorney General's office has received numerous complaints from California consumers about the theft of their Kia or Hyundai vehicles, and that the companies have not adequately responded to these complaints. The lawsuit seeks to hold the companies accountable for their failure to address this problem and to prevent future thefts of their vehicles.

Overall, the press release is a statement from the Attorney General of California about a lawsuit filed against Kia and Hyundai for their failure to address the issue of theft-prone vehicles. The article cites a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and discusses the complaints received by the Attorney General's office from California consumers.