I guess the context is lost for Europeans. Apparently electronic immobilizers are not required by law in the US, so Kia and Hyundai did not include one on many

I guess the context is lost for Europeans. Apparently electronic immobilizers are not required by law in the US, so Kia and Hyundai did not include one on many models, resulting in higher theft rates. https://www.thedrive.com/news/kia-and-hyundai-sued-by-city-of-seattle-for-massive-spike-in-car-thefts https://www.thedrive.com/news/kia-and-hyundai-sued-by-city-o... Now apparently because insurance rates are regulated, some insurers now refuse to insure certain Kia models.