Experts reveal the leading automakers with the longest privacy policies
New vehicles are equipped with more advanced technologies, from high-end infotainment systems to automatic emergency braking. However, these helpful features also include collecting driver and passenger data. According to Statista, in 2023, the UK had over 19 million connected cars, with forecasts suggesting 100% of new vehicles registered in 2026 will be connected. Yet, are […]
Survey reveals ‘overwhelming amount of drivers’ not using car subscription services
A survey of 1000 US and European drivers has painted a bleak picture for automakers looking to cash in on their connected subscription services. The study’s results show that a considerable percentage of drivers want more value from the services regarding cost, available features, and data security before adoption. Smartcar’s 2025 State of Connected Car Apps report revealed that […]
V2X/C2X: US government picks up the pace for connected cars
The much-touted “cooperative intelligent transportation systems”, in which cars communicate wirelessly with each other and with the traffic infrastructure on the road, for example, are to be increasingly implemented in the USA. Advocates of greater road safety have been praising the potential of such systems for “vehicle-to-everything” communication (V2X) or “car-to-car communication” (C2X) for years. So far, […]
Hyundai ‘exploring connected car tech partnership’ with Google
Hyundai Motor Group is exploring a partnership with tech giant Google to enhance its connected car technologies. The collaboration aims at advancing Hyundai’s future mobility solutions, including autonomous driving, unmanned aerial vehicles, and connected cars. According to KED Global, Hyundai Autoever, the group’s navigation system provider, is seeking to utilise Google’s data resources to improve […]
EU “eyes car chips as next battleground with China”
Europe is widening its focus from high-tech to low-tech microchips as it fears a fresh challenge from Chinese subsidized firms to supply the electric vehicle boom. The European Commission will start to question microchip suppliers and customers about legacy chips and whether there is a dependency on China supplies, it told POLITICO in a statement, with […]
OEMs can “generate $1600 per vehicle from Connected Car services”
The evolution of mobile connectivity has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. From the foundational 2G that introduced cellular networks to the transformative 4G that revolutionized video streaming, each generation of mobile technology has brought profound changes. Now, with 5G, we are entering an era of “isolated connected solutions” such as 5G-enabled factories, campuses, and stadiums, […]
Toyota accused of collecting extensive customer data
The Australian consumer group CHOICE has issued a report saying smart technologies built into new Toyota cars pose “significant risks to customers’ privacy, collecting highly personal data and potentially sharing it with third-parties, from insurance companies to debt collection agencies”. Toyota’s Connected Services technology collects information such as vehicle location, driving data, fuel levels, and […]
