How a lot of your private data are carmakers sharing with outdoors entities?
Whether or not you drive a automotive, want a automotive, or simply sometimes bum a experience with mates, you’ve come to the fitting place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down all the pieces that’s happening within the auto world. New-car evaluations, purchasing ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, traditional vehicles, and loads of nice company. That is the Client Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. – Carmakers and Your Private Information.
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Episode: 268
Broadcast date: March 31, 2025
Visitor: Derek Kravitz
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(Present Notes)
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The hosts opened the present by dialogue Rivian’s “micromobility” operation, which was just lately spun off from the father or mother firm. “ALSO,” as the brand new concern is named, is headquartered in California, and can deal with designing and constructing e-bikes, scooters, and different small electrical automobiles.
Tom additionally briefly addressed the tariff state of affairs, which is prone to turn out to be a lot larger information within the subsequent day or so. The hosts additionally lamented the violence being wrought upon Tesla vehicles and showrooms.
Tom expressed his shock relating to the overall excellence of the new-for-2025 Kia K4 small sedan. A alternative for the model’s Forte mannequin, the K4 is environment friendly, enjoyable to drive, and likewise surprisingly inexpensive.
Jill reviewed the 2025 Lexus NX 450h+, a plug-in hybrid model of the Japanese luxurious carmaker’s compact crossover. Although Jill balked on the value, her impressions have been principally constructive. Pay attention in for her full overview.
Within the second section, Jill and Tom welcome Derek Kravitz of Client Reviews to the present. Derek shared analysis performed by Client Reviews relating to automotive knowledge privateness, and what customers can do to guard themselves from makers sharing their private data.
Within the final section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Faux Paint” quiz.
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