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GM Bans Sale Of Driver Data

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and General Motors (GM) announced an agreement yesterday that prohibits automakers from selling data they collect about drivers for five years. The move comes after a New York Times investigation sparked an outcry over how automakers handle owner data. GM is the only automaker to publicly respond… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB Read More

Dodge Charger Daytona Gains 26-Inch Wheels And A Fear Of Speed Bumps

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Customers are already modifying their new Dodge Charger Daytonas. One of the first examples is this red coupe outfitted with 26-inch Forgiato wheels. The range-topping Scat Pack has 630 hp and 260 miles of range. The Dodge Charger Daytona was always going to be controversial as it’s the first electric muscle car. It’s also the first full reinvention of the Read More

Tesla Begins Discounting Cybertruck – Kelley Blue Book

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Tesla this week began offering discounts of up to $2,600 on Cybertrucks in stock. It's the latest sign that demand for the unusual electric truck is flat, lower than the company expected. The Cybertruck debuted in late 2023 and generated a level of buzz rarely seen in the automotive industry. Sci-fi inspired look and extreme… Photo and Credits: This article Read More

GM Faces Ban On Selling Driver Data That Can Be Used To Raise Insurance Rates

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The FTC said its complaint alleged that “GM used a misleading enrollment process to get consumers to sign up for its OnStar connected vehicle service and the OnStar Smart Driver feature.” Lina Khan, who is in her final week as FTC chair, said that “GM monitored and sold people’s precise geolocation data and driver behavior information, sometimes… Photo and Credits: Read More