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Mozilla Foundation Condemns Data Collection By Cars - CleanTechnica

Connected cars face growing scrutiny over data collection

Mozilla Foundation is renewing warnings that modern vehicles have become powerful data-collection platforms, gathering far more personal information than many drivers realize.

Key Takeaways

Mozilla says all 25 car brands it reviewed earned a privacy warning label.
Modern vehicles can collect data through in-car systems, apps and third-party services.

DT Editorial Team·May 24, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

Volvo Draws a Line on Heated Seat Subscriptions as Automakers Rethink Software Revenue

Volvo says charging monthly fees for basic in-car features such as heated seats is the wrong approach for a premium brand, adding to a broader industry debate over how far automakers should push subscriptions.

Key Takeaways

Volvo publicly rejected monthly fees for basic features such as heated seats.
The automaker says subscriptions may still make sense for broader digital services.

DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via thedrive.com

GM’s California Privacy Settlement Forces a Reset on Connected-Car Data Sales

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and halt key driving-data sales in California, a settlement that sharpens the privacy debate around connected vehicles and consumer consent.

Key Takeaways

GM agreed to pay $12.75 million in a California privacy settlement.
The company will stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via techcrunch.com

Why Android Auto Connections Fail More Often Than Drivers Expect

A weak or incompatible USB cable can be enough to knock Android Auto offline, turning a common annoyance into a reminder that modern in-car software still depends on physical connections that meet tight data and power要求.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Transportation

Volvo rolls out a sweeping over-the-air software update to 2.5 million vehicles, revamping infotainment and adding Pilot Assist to more models.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via jalopnik.com

#connected-cars

Connected cars face growing scrutiny over data collection

Volvo Draws a Line on Heated Seat Subscriptions as Automakers Rethink Software Revenue

GM’s California Privacy Settlement Forces a Reset on Connected-Car Data Sales

Why Android Auto Connections Fail More Often Than Drivers Expect

Connected cars face growing scrutiny over data collection

Volvo Draws a Line on Heated Seat Subscriptions as Automakers Rethink Software Revenue

GM’s California Privacy Settlement Forces a Reset on Connected-Car Data Sales

Why Android Auto Connections Fail More Often Than Drivers Expect

Volvo Sends Major OTA Update to 2.5 Million Cars