A former Korean safety engineer with Hyundai Motor Co. will receive the first whistleblower award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): A $24.3 million payment for information regarding engine safety issues in 1.6 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the United States.

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