Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Hyundai 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 SAN FRANCISCO -- Hyundai said Wednesday that 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 media platforms. The South Korean automaker will hold the clinics, which will run for two to three days on or adjacent to weekends, in New York City; Chicago; Minneapolis; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Rochester, New York. The clinics will take place between Oct. 28 and Nov. 18. Hyundai said it will also support single-day regional clinics run by dealerships before the end of 2023, although it didn't name locations or dates. The automaker listed the affected vehicles as the 2018-2022 Accent, the 2011-2022 Elantra, the 2013-...