Press Releases

AVOA Urges Congress to Protect A Simple Principle: My Car, My Data
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety in connection with its hearing titled

AVOA Urges Congress to Build on Support for Vehicle Data Access Legislation
House committee markups on Surface Transportation Reauthorization highlighted growing bipartisan support for vehicle data access protections. AVOA applauded lawmakers for advancing efforts focused on protecting consumer rights, affordability, and vehicle owner control over data.

American Car Rental Association Urges Lawmakers to Protect Owners’ Access to Vehicle Data
The American Car Rental Association (ACRA) sent a letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie urging lawmakers to protect fleet owners’ access to vehicle data as part of the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization.

Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) Letter Supporting the DRIVER Act
The House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled, Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

AVOA Supports DRIVER Act in Statement for House Hearing
The House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled, Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

AVOA Applauds Reintroduction of the “Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act”
The Act would restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data and limit the data vehicle manufacturers can collect.

AVOA Applauds Introduction of the “Data Rights to Information and Vehicle Electronic Records Act”
The Act would restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data and give them the freedom to choose who it’s shared with and how it’s used.

American Automotive Leasing Association & National League of Cities Join AVOA As Newest Members
Today, the American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) announced two new members have joined the organization: the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) and the National League of Cities (NLC).

AVOA Urges DOT to Protect Vehicle Owners and Support Vehicle Data Protections
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) urged the Department of Transportation to prioritize strong federal protections ensuring that individuals, businesses, and public fleets maintain direct access to and control over vehicle-generated data.

AVOA Statement For House Hearing Highlights Role of Owner Access to Vehicle Data in Promoting Safety
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) submitted a statement for the record for the House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing

AVOA Asks for Vehicle Data to be included in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) urges lawmakers to prioritize vehicle data privacy and access in the 2025 surface transportation reauthorization.

GEICO Joins AVOA’s Ranks as Newest Member
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) is thrilled to announce that GEICO has joined the coalition as its newest member.