Cars Archive

New York Times writer Kashmir Hill has another mind-boggling story about GM’s privacy problem. She recently purchased a Chevy Bolt, and later found out her driving data was being provided to third-party brokers without her consent. The root of the problem seems to be sales people rushing customers through a bunch of terms that opt them into the program without explaining what they’re signing up for. Shady stuff.

Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5 interviews a couple of Connecticut’s Kia Boys about the viral trend that has resulted in tens of thousands of Kias and Hyundais being stolen. One interesting takeaway: last year’s software update has made it more difficult — but not impossible — to steal the cars.

Electrek notes Model Y, S, and X prices have dropped by $2,000, and Tesla said its current referral program would end after April 30th, but it will return eventually.

Bloomberg:

A Tesla delivery center in Virginia reportedly has a way to deal with the now-recalled accelerator pedal on Cybertrucks.