CEOs of Kia, Hyundai decide not to attend Senate hearing on burning car incidents.

KXAS-TV Dallas (11/14, 397K) reports that according to the Senate Commerce Committee, a hearing regarding the various burning car incidents across the country involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles has been cancelled because the CEOs, who were expected to testify, decided not to attend the hearing. Hyundai “told [Dallas’] NBC 5 it appreciated the concerns of the Senate Commerce Committee and had engaged in frequent and transparent dialogue with its staff.” Kia “said it will continue to work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Congress in a full and transparent manner.” KXAS-TV says, “Both Kia and Hyundai are now requesting ‘a more comprehensive review of non-collision fires among all automakers,’ citing research that the fires are not only limited to their cars.” The Center for Auto Safety is “displeased with the CEOs of Kia and Hyundai for ‘refusing’ to show up and testify before U.S. Senators.”