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Automakers have been selling data about the driving behavior of millions of people to the insurance industry. In the case of General Motors, affected drivers weren’t informed, and the tracking led insurance companies to charge some of them more for premiums. I’m the reporter who broke the story. I recently discovered that I’m among the drivers who were spied on. My husband and I bought a GM-manufactured 2023 Chevrolet Bolt in December. This month, my husband received his &#x...

General Motors (GM) has been selling data about the driving behavior of millions of people to insurance companies, leading to higher premiums for some drivers, according to a recent investigation. The affected drivers were not informed about the tracking, which was carried out through GMs OnStar co...

One researcher calls cars “a privacy nightmare.”

Plus GM will stop sharing your driving data and Tesla must demo how to safety use Full-Self Driving before selling cars

Some drivers saw increased insurance rates due to data sharing.

"It felt like a betrayal"

Connected vehicles are becoming an increasingly common sight in the automotive industry, and that means a lot of user data is being shared with other entities. The...

Kenn Dahl, a meticulous driver and owner of a software company, was puzzled when his car insurance surged by 21 percent in 2022. Driving a leased Chevrolet Bolt and having never caused an accident, Mr. Dahl was at a loss.

Privacy is a thing of the past

Some drivers may not know their behavior behind the wheel is being reported to insurance companies, potentially affecting their premiums, according to a New York Times report.