Story no.51InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +1Notable Several countries (4)31 Oct → 5 Nov11 facts · 32 art.
Connected vehicle data: disputes in the United States, garage access in Europe
General Motors has reached several agreements in the United States to settle disputes over the collection and sale of drivers' personal data, including a settlement of $220 million. In this context, a global study indicates that monetizing connected vehicle data is generating less than expected, and Ford has presented a privacy commitment governing their use. In Europe, independent workshops' access to vehicle data is still considered insufficient one year after the Data Act, with Germany notably highlighting the absence of a multi-brand digital offering. German repairers have taken this demand to Brussels, while in France Alliance Automotive Group favors pooling to preserve independent operators' ability to intervene. Europe's independent aftermarket sector fears that automakers' control over data and software functions could threaten its business.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 11 events involving Ford, General Motors, Alliance Automotive Group and 1 more, in 4 countries (États-Unis, Allemagne, Belgique and 1 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 32 articles from 20 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 15:15.
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- 15h15
LatestGerman repairers plead in Brussels for access to vehicle data
A delegation from BIV-Kfz visited the European Parliament in early November to advocate for independent workshops' access to vehicle data.
kfz-betrieb.vogel.de
- 06h28
The European independent aftermarket is worth €100 billion but fears data control
The independent spare parts sector accounts for 64% of the European market and more than 332,000 workshops. Its future is threatened by the growing control of data and software functions by manufacturers.
Auto Infos
- 14h53
GermanyCaruso study compares vehicle data sharing among automakers
Since September 2025, owners can send their car data to third parties; a Caruso study examines how major automakers enable this in practice.
kfz-betrieb.vogel.de
- 13h14
FranceAlliance Automotive Group focuses on resource sharing to help independent workshops
Faced with the proliferation of electronic control units and the locking-in of electronic functions, Alliance Automotive Group France aims to preserve the ability of independent repairers to intervene while controlling their investment costs.
Auto Infos
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Countries concerned
Several countries (4)
Brands concerned
Official figures
- Ford · 32,331 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 278 recall(s) in 12 months
- General Motors · 75 recall(s) in 12 months
- Chevrolet · 13 reg. (United Kingdom, Sept 26) · 52 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
Amounts cited$220 Million · Millions · $220M · R$ 1,2 bilhão · $3.1 Million
Highest number recorded in 16 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 10 |
| France | 4 | 2 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 |
| China | 3 | 3 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 |
| Canada | 2 | 2 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 17 | 12 |
| French | 5 | 3 |
| Chinese | 3 | 3 |
| German | 3 | 1 |
| Portuguese | 2 | 1 |
| Spanish | 1 | 1 |
| Korean | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- German repairers plead in Brussels for access to vehicle data5 Nov
- The European independent aftermarket is worth €100 billion but fears data control5 Nov
- Ford promet la transparence sur les données après l'accord de GM4 Nov
- Caruso study compares vehicle data sharing among automakers4 Nov
- Alliance Automotive Group focuses on resource sharing to help independent workshops4 Nov
- General Motors pays $220 million to close data dispute3 Nov
- Ford lance sa « Privacy Promise » sur les données des véhicules connectés3 Nov
- One year after the Data Act, vehicle data access remains insufficient for garages3 Nov
- Les élections américaines pourraient redessiner la politique des véhicules électriques2 Nov
- Une étude montre que la vente des données automobiles n'est pas rentable1 Nov
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