The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with GM, prohibiting the automaker from sharing customer geolocation and driving behavior data.

FTC to ban GM from sharing driver data in landmark privacy settlement

Jaelyn Campbell - January 17, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed settlement with General Motors (GM), prohibiting the automaker from sharing customer geolocation and driving behavior data with consumer reporting agencies for...

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Musk’s claims about Tesla’s FSD progress clash with data, showing self-driving is still years away despite optimistic projections.

Data reveals that Tesla’s FSD capabilities are still years away despite Musk’s claims

Jasmine Kiniklis - January 14, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk publically praised data and claims about Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) progress. However, data indicates that FSD capabilities are still years away. The automaker has faced public...

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Boost your dealership’s marketing potential by cleaning up dirty data – Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

Jasmine Kiniklis - November 7, 2024

Dealers nationwide struggle with "dirty data" in their CRM and DMS systems, which often limits dealerships' marketing potential and causes customer miscommunications. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Brooke Furniss, Founder...

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Data study reveals opportunities for auto retailers to improve customer engagement and sales – Chase Abbott | Cox Automotive

Jaelyn Campbell - September 4, 2024

Data has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and businesses, including auto retailers, rely on it to boost their profits. However, many dealers, including myself, are unaware of how...

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Dealer strategies, EV trends, Data protection amidst market shifts

CBT News Editorial Team - September 2, 2024

Featured Interview John Fitzpatrick highlights key strategies for dealers amidst market shifts and increased competition In a recent episode of Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick welcomed John Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Force...

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The automotive industry has not been immune to the surge in data breaches, as evidenced by the recent cyberattack on CDK Global.

Protecting consumer data in light of recent breaches

Steve Mitchell - September 2, 2024

The more tech security advances and the more data is collected, the more bad actors work at infiltrating and stealing corporate data. And if recent reports are any indication, it’s getting worse. And...

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Weekly roundup: CDK Global confirms no June data breach, U.S. vehicle sales stable, Biden-Harris finalizes tariff hikes

CBT News Editorial Team - August 30, 2024

Earlier this week: CDK Global confirmed there were no data breaches in June cyberattacks. The forecast shows a stable outlook for U.S. new vehicle sales in August. The Biden-Harris administration will...

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CDK Global confirms no data breach, Appeals court revives Tesla’s legal battle, Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant permit under review

CBT News Editorial Team - August 27, 2024

Top stories CDK Global confirms no data breach in June cyberattacks. Read More Federal appeals court revives Tesla's legal battle against Louisiana's ban on direct vehicle sales. Read More Hyundai's Georgia EV plant...

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CDK Global confirms no data breach in June cyberattacks

Jaelyn Campbell - August 27, 2024

CDK Global, a leading provider of dealership management systems, has confirmed that the cyberattacks in June that led to the shutdown of its systems across North America did not result...

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Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against GM, accusing the automaker of illegally selling drivers’ data to insurance companies

Texas AG sues GM for allegedly selling driver data without consent

Jaelyn Campbell - August 15, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, accusing the automaker of illegally collecting and selling drivers’ data to insurance companies without their consent or knowledge....

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FTC to ban GM from sharing driver data in landmark privacy settlement

Data reveals that Tesla’s FSD capabilities are still years away despite Musk’s claims

Boost your dealership’s marketing potential by cleaning up dirty data – Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

Data study reveals opportunities for auto retailers to improve customer engagement and sales – Chase Abbott | Cox Automotive

Dealer strategies, EV trends, Data protection amidst market shifts

Protecting consumer data in light of recent breaches

Weekly roundup: CDK Global confirms no June data breach, U.S. vehicle sales stable, Biden-Harris finalizes tariff hikes

CDK Global confirms no data breach, Appeals court revives Tesla’s legal battle, Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant permit under review

CDK Global confirms no data breach in June cyberattacks

Texas AG sues GM for allegedly selling driver data without consent

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