The New Cash Cow for Automakers: Selling Your Data Back to You
As automakers turn connected services into a growing source of revenue, questions about who controls vehicle-generated data are becoming harder to ignore. Vehicle owners should have the freedom to access and share the data their cars generate.
Chinese Expansion to U.S. Auto Market Raises the Stakes for Vehicle Data Ownership
China’s restrictions on U.S. vehicles underscore a growing global reality: vehicle-generated data is increasingly viewed as a strategic asset with significant national security implications.
Vehicle Data Access Belongs in the Transportation Innovation Debate
By Richard Ward, Executive Director, American Vehicle Owners Alliance On June 9, the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety held a hearing titled, “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation.” The hearing gave senators and witnesses a useful opportunity to examine autonomous vehicles, connected transportation systems, cybersecurity, […]
President Trump’s Right-to-Repair Question Extends Beyond Repair
By Richard Ward, Executive Director, American Vehicle Owners Alliance Last week, President Trump met with auto industry executives, where right-to-repair issues were discussed. His reaction echoed what many vehicle owners are likely thinking. “We had the auto industry in yesterday. They don’t want people to fix their car…Can you believe it? They want a bill […]
Vehicle Data Is the Lifeblood of the Next Transportation Economy
As connected vehicles reshape transportation, the fight over who controls vehicle data will determine whether innovation stays open and competitive or remains locked behind automaker-controlled systems.
Automakers Want You to Pay Twice for the Car You Bought
As vehicle prices reach record highs, automakers are increasingly profiting from subscriptions, connected services, and driver data collection
Who Actually Controls Vehicle-Generated Data? The Answer May Shock You
Today’s cars generate enormous amounts of data — from engine diagnostics and safety alerts to performance metrics and location information.
AVOA Summer Advocacy Recap: Prioritizing Vehicle Owners in Surface Reauthorization
While Congress was away on recess, the American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) worked hard to advance policies that put drivers, fleet operators, and vehicle owners first.