The automakers reached a multistate settlement after a social media trend exposed missing anti-theft protections in some of their cars.

Menards rebate changes, Hyundai/Kia anti-theft fixes, and Google Play payouts, plus who qualifies and key 2026 dates.

The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft.

Up until 2025, the Cerato nameplate was Kia's go to small-mid sized sedan, after the Optima and the larger Stinger left the ...