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Is that the whole text of the article? (paywall) Was there any investigation as to the source of the data on the report? ~~As this is a leased vehicle, I would not be surprised if the data came from a dealer module that they use to immobilize and locate the vehicle if you miss a payment or otherwise violate your lease.~~
https://archive.ph/lmMp9
Car companies are directly sending this data to the brokers in exchange for “low millions of dollars.” Imagine destroying all consumer trust in a multi-billion dollar brand for so little. I would never even consider buying a GM or any brand involved in this.
EVERY brand is involved in this. Mozilla org investigated literally every car manufacturer available in the United States last year and gave them all an F for privacy.
I dunno if motorcycles have the infrastructure. I guess if you were willing to ride a motorcycle, that might avoid it.
Obviously it's possible to stick telemetry on even small vehicles like that, given that the e-bike and e-scooter rental companies rely on it.
I love riding motorcycles. Unfortunately I doubt that motorcycle manufacturers are missing out on that sweet, sweet data money. I don't need to worry about it with my bike though, considering it's from the 90's and was originally a dirt bike
Yeah, I had thought about buying a Bolt because they're reasonably inexpensive EVs, but this is a definite nope from me.
Unfortunately its not a third party module but manufacturer built-in features.
Wow optional is a big word here that should be at the very top of the article and this discussion.