Connected cars routinely share data with third-party services, study finds
Connected vehicles are routinely communicating with advertising, tracking and analytics companies, with some manufacturers’ apps transmitting information including vehicle identification numbers (VINs), email addresses and precise location data, according to new research. Researchers from Northeastern University and nonprofit media organisation Consumer Reports examined 21 vehicles from 19 manufacturers and 30 associated mobile apps in the […]
Volkswagen and LG announce connected car Cross-Over platform
The Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform. Going forward, the two companies will work together on Volkswagen’s Cross-Over-Platform, which is aimed at enhanced vehicle connectivity and convenience. Using the latest in cloud technology, it will offer drivers seamless […]