TikTok trend blamed for spike in car thefts. These brands are being targeted the most

TikTok said in a statement that videos showing people how to start cars with USB cables violate the company’s guidelines. — dpa

Authorities are blaming a TikTok trend for a rise in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.

Known as the “Kia Challenge,” viral videos on TikTok and YouTube show people breaking into Kia cars and instructing viewers on how to start them with a USB cable.