#Cardata

TheBeep.com.au

@thebeepau.bsky.social

3 months ago

Consumer Reports has released its 2025–26 automotive rankings - and the shake-ups this year are huge.

#carnews #cardata #cartrends #autoindustry #thebeep

Thiard News@F4F

@newsen.bsky.social

3 months ago

CarData, Inc. Strengthens Presence in SoCal with DiamondLot Acquisition CarData, Inc. announces the acquisition of DiamondLot, enhancing its service offerings and operational scope in Southern California's automotive market.

CarData, Inc. Strengthens Presence in SoCal with DiamondLot Acquisition #United_States #Los_Angeles #CarData #DiamondLot #Rick_Wolverton

CySecurity News

@cysecuritynews.bsky.social

4 months ago

Connected Car Privacy Risks: How Modern Vehicles Secretly Track and Sell Driver Data  The thrill of a smooth drive—the roar of the engine, the grip of the tires, and the comfort of a high-end cabin—often hides a quieter, more unsettling reality. Modern cars are no longer just machines; they’re data-collecting devices on wheels. While you enjoy the luxury and performance, your vehicle’s sensors silently record your weight, listen through cabin microphones, track your every route, and log detailed driving behavior. This constant surveillance has turned cars into one of the most privacy-invasive consumer products ever made.  The Mozilla Foundation recently reviewed 25 major car brands and declared that modern vehicles are “the worst product category we have ever reviewed for privacy.” Not a single automaker met even basic standards for protecting user data. The organization found that cars collect massive amounts of information—from location and driving patterns to biometric data—often without explicit user consent or transparency about where that data ends up.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has already taken notice. The agency recently pursued General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar for collecting and selling drivers’ precise location and behavioral data without obtaining clear consent. Investigations revealed that data from vehicles could be gathered as frequently as every three seconds, offering an extraordinarily detailed picture of a driver’s habits, destinations, and lifestyle.  That information doesn’t stay within the automaker’s servers. Instead, it’s often shared or sold to data brokers, insurers, and marketing agencies. Driver behavior, acceleration patterns, late-night trips, or frequent stops at specific locations could be used to adjust insurance premiums, evaluate credit risk, or profile consumers in ways few drivers fully understand.  Inside the car, the illusion of comfort and control masks a network of tracking systems. Voice assistants that adjust your seat or temperature remember your commands. Smartphone apps that unlock the vehicle transmit telemetry data back to corporate servers. Even infotainment systems and microphones quietly collect information that could identify you and your routines. The same technology that powers convenience features also enables invasive data collection at an unprecedented scale.  For consumers, awareness is the first defense. Before buying a new vehicle, it’s worth asking the dealer what kind of data the car collects and how it’s used. If they cannot answer directly, it’s a strong indication of a lack of transparency. After purchase, disabling unnecessary connectivity or data-sharing features can help protect privacy. Declining participation in “driver score” programs or telematics-based insurance offerings is another step toward reclaiming control.  As automakers continue to blend luxury with technology, the line between innovation and intrusion grows thinner. Every drive leaves behind a digital footprint that tells a story—where you live, work, shop, and even who rides with you. The true cost of modern convenience isn’t just monetary—it’s the surrender of privacy. The quiet hum of the engine as you pull into your driveway should represent freedom, not another connection to a data-hungry network.

Connected Car Privacy Risks: How Modern Vehicles Secretly Track and Sell Driver Data #CarData #Datacollection #DataPrivacy

Actowiz solutions

@actowizsolutions.bsky.social

4 months ago

Explore how businesses can #ScrapeRealTimeCar & Bike Prices across dealerships to gain actionable insights, optimize pricing & make #datadrivenautomotivedecisions.

www.actowizsolutions.com/scrape-autom...

#AutoPricing #CarData #BikeData #DealershipInsights #DataDrivenRetail #WebScraping

Deniz Atar (ElektrikliRota)

@denizatar.bsky.social

10 months ago

“İkinci elde balon söndü, fiyatlar normale döndü”
Cardata İş Geliştirme Direktörü Süleyman Yayla: “Son 6 aydır fiyatlar yatay. 2024’te %14 fiyat artışı oldu ama %45 enflasyonla reel kayıp yaşandı. Şu an ikinci el için tam bir fırsat dönemi”

#İkinciEl #Cardata #SüleymanYayla #OtomobilPiyasası

Thiard News@F4F

@newsen.bsky.social

1 year ago

CarData, Inc. and Velocity Automotive Marketing Propel Growth in SoCal Through Strategic Acquisition CarData, Inc. and Velocity Automotive Marketing announce their expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of Tristar Digital Services, enhancing vehicle photography services for dealerships.

CarData, Inc. and Velocity Automotive Marketing Propel Growth in SoCal Through Strategic Acquisition #United_States #Los_Angeles #CarData #Tristar #Velocity_Automotive

Data Explorer

@datasetexplorer.bsky.social

1 year ago

Car Sales Dataset 🚗 Global Car Sales Data: Monthly Insights by Country and Fuel Type 🌍This curated dataset offers detailed monthly car sales figures across multiple countries, broken down by fuel type (Diesel, Petrol, ...

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#DataScience #Automotive #EVTrends #cardata #data