UCLA Study: 'Kia Boys' Thefts of Hyundai and Kia Cars to Persist Until 2042

A UCLA study modeling Hyundai and Kia thefts in Los Angeles forecasts elevated theft rates through at least 2042. Thefts should fall to negligible levels between 2043 and 2050 as vulnerable vehicles are scrapped.

• UCLA forecast: elevated Hyundai and Kia thefts in Los Angeles through at least 2042
• Thefts expected to drop to negligible levels in 2043-2050 as vulnerable cars are scrapped
• Lower-income areas keep vulnerable cars longer via the used market, sustaining thefts
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