Story no.51InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffsNotableUS United States31 Oct → 2 Nov4 facts · 16 art.
Connected vehicle data: GM settles disputes, Ford promises transparency
In the United States, General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle a data dispute and $2.9 million to Hawaii drivers regarding the unauthorized collection and sale of personal data. These agreements remind automakers, including Chinese ones, of the compliance requirements related to connected vehicles. Ford responded by presenting a "Privacy Promise" governing the collection and use of data from its vehicles and apps, and promising transparency on customer data security. The case is covered in the United States, China and Brazil, although the sub-events provided concern the United States.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving General Motors and Ford, in États-Unis, followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 16 articles from 12 sources (regulation and tariffs); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 12:00.
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- 12h00
LatestUnited StatesFord promet la transparence sur les données après l'accord de GM
Ford annonce un engagement explicite sur la sécurité des données de ses clients, dans le sillage du règlement de 220 millions de dollars conclu par General Motors.
techcrunch.comAutomotive Newsthedrive.com
- 11h59
United StatesFord lance sa « Privacy Promise » sur les données des véhicules connectés
Ford présente une promesse de confidentialité encadrant la collecte et l'usage des données générées par ses véhicules connectés et applications.
Ford (salle de presse)
- 10h21
General Motors pays $220 million to close data dispute
General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to end a data-related dispute in the United States, a reminder of compliance requirements for Chinese automakers.
Motor1.comAutoPapo网通社+4 outlets
- 05h03
General Motors pays $2.9 million to Hawaii drivers over personal data collection
General Motors has reached a $2.9 million settlement with Hawaii drivers regarding the unauthorized collection and sale of personal data.
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- General Motors · 78 recall(s) in 12 months
- Ford · 32,331 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 280 recall(s) in 12 months
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Amounts cited$220 Million · Millions · $220M · R$ 1,2 bilhão · $220 million
Highest number recorded in 9 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 7 |
| Chinese | 3 | 3 |
| Portuguese | 2 | 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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