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Hyundai facing legal action over car that can be stolen ‘effortlessly in seconds’
- Hyundai is facing legal action over allegations of failing to warn customers about the ease of stealing one of its electric car models.
- A thief stole a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in seconds using a device to mimic the car's electronic key, leading to several thefts involving the vehicle.
- Hyundai's smart keys can be hacked by criminal gangs, rendering the security system ineffective despite several security measures in place.
- A key emulator device marketed online for €15,000 can duplicate Hyundai Ioniq 5 keys within minutes, allowing unauthorized access and theft.
- Despite warnings a decade ago about keyless technology vulnerabilities, the car industry ignored the risks of vehicle thefts.
- Hyundai had not alerted customers to the security risks of its smart key system, leading a victim to seek compensation for the stolen car.
- Hyundai claims that it meets all required security standards for the UK market, working on updates to reduce keyless theft risks in vehicles.
- Car thefts in England and Wales have increased significantly, with remote devices used in 40% of vehicle thefts according to Crime Survey data.
- New laws will be introduced to ban electronic devices used for keyless theft, with penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and unlimited fines for offenders.
- Car manufacturers are improving security measures, but criminals exploit technology vulnerabilities to steal vehicles, contributing to the rise in car thefts.
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