GM Bans Sale Of Driver Data

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

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

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

Tesla Burns After Driver In Mexico Plugs It Directly Into A Power Line

TIJUANA, Mexico — A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illegal electricity hookup connected directly to a powerline. Not only did the Tesla eventually burst into flames, the blaze was so hot it set a neighboring house on fire. Rafael Carrillo, Tijuana’s fire chief, said Tuesday that

10 Ultra-luxury Cars You’ll Want To Drive Around With A Driver

luxury car Its history goes back to 1886 with the first automobile, the Benz Patent Motorwagen. This was a luxury only in the sense that most people could not afford a car. When Henry Ford streamlined the manufacturing process, cars became cheaper and more viable purchases for a growing population. Source: www.hotcars.com

Mercedes Allows Driver Pilots To Use Turquoise Marker Lights

Mercedes-Benz is authorized to use turquoise marker lights in California and Nevada, where SAE Level 3 autonomous driving systems are approved. The EQS sedan and S-Class will be equipped with unique exterior lights that let others know when autonomous driving mode has been activated. Turquoise marker lights were first tested in California and approved by Nevada… Source: Car and Driver