Story no.51InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +1Notable Several countries (4)31 Oct → 5 Nov10 facts · 31 art.
Vehicle Data: GM Settles Dispute, Ford Promises Transparency
In the United States, General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle a data-related dispute, following a $2.9 million settlement with drivers in Hawaii, highlighting compliance risks associated with the collection and sale of personal data. A global study concludes that monetizing connected vehicle data generates less revenue than expected, while Ford launches a 'Privacy Promise' and a website allowing owners to opt out of data collection. In Europe, the debate focuses mainly on independent workshops' access to vehicle data: one year after the Data Act, the German ZDK deems this access insufficient, and a German delegation advocates for change in Brussels, while in France, Alliance Automotive Group relies on shared resources to preserve the role of independent repairers. Thus, the US focuses on privacy and litigation, Germany and Belgium on repairers' access, and France on mutualization solutions.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 10 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. 31 articles from 20 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 15:15.
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Timeline
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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 · 80 recall(s) in 12 months
- Chevrolet · 13 reg. (United Kingdom, Sept 26) · 55 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
Amounts cited$220 Million · Millions · $220M · R$ 1,2 bilhão · $3.1 Million
Highest number recorded in 15 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 10 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 |
| China | 3 | 3 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 |
| France | 3 | 2 |
| Canada | 2 | 2 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 17 | 12 |
| French | 4 | 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
- 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
- General Motors pays $2.9 million to Hawaii drivers over personal data collection31 Oct
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