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A wave of cities have sued Kia Corp.  and Hyundai Motor Co. , blaming the auto companies for the surge of joy riders stealing their cars, damaging property and draining police resources. 

Cleveland, Seattle, St. Louis and at least five other cities have alleged the auto makers didn’t install anti-theft technology to cut costs. The decision made the cars easier to steal and their cities less safe, officials said. The lawsuits don’t specify how much the cities want Kia and Hyundai to pay in damages.