More like banning USB sticks because between 2011 and 2021 KIA and Hyundai removed engine immobilizers from their car designs to save a few dollars which allowed their cars to be started by turning the ignition with literally anything.
Still, what the fuck is kia/hyundai doing trying to penny pinch on that, it cost them a lot of reputation, meanwhile in Europe they are some of the best value cars and are reliable
Here in the us too. They were definitely still cheap but respectable and their reputation was catching up with everyone else
Now we have to wonder about their EVs. In many ways they’re the most compelling of the few choices we have, for those not wanting a swasticar. But did they learn their lesson about cheaping out?
More like banning USB sticks because between 2011 and 2021 KIA and Hyundai removed engine immobilizers from their car designs to save a few dollars which allowed their cars to be started by turning the ignition with literally anything.
If your car gets stolen, get a new one!
Not removed - never added to the US designs. They were added afterwards to models being sold in places that require them.
Which is like, the rest of the world
There’s definitely also fault to be had for US not requiring them
Still, what the fuck is kia/hyundai doing trying to penny pinch on that, it cost them a lot of reputation, meanwhile in Europe they are some of the best value cars and are reliable
Here in the us too. They were definitely still cheap but respectable and their reputation was catching up with everyone else
Now we have to wonder about their EVs. In many ways they’re the most compelling of the few choices we have, for those not wanting a swasticar. But did they learn their lesson about cheaping out?