BYD introduces plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
The Shark will be distributed globally but BYD has no plans to sell it in the U.S. — the biggest single market for pickups — at the moment.
Honda recalls 187,290 Ridgeline pickups over issue with rearview cameras
Rearview cameras may fail when tailgate is repeatedly opened in the presence of freezing temperatures, salt.
Genesis dealership count triples
Genesis now has 35 exclusive storefronts across the U.S., helping to edge the premium brand away from mainstream Hyundai.
How to know if your car is tracking you, risking higher insurance
By Isabel Contreras | NerdWallet
A recent New York Times investigation revealed some automakers sell data on driving behavior, like speeding, hard breaking and late night driving, which can then be purchased by car insurers. This data, known as “telematics” data, could be used to price already high auto insurance rates for the drivers of those vehicle models.
Car insurance companies already use telematics data in their pay-per-mile and telematics programs. Good driving behavior can result in discounts and perks, while bad driving behavior can mean increased rates or even dropped coverage. Customers sign up for these programs likely with the understanding that they are giving up their driving data, since they must either download an app or install a telematics device in their car in order to participate.
But the New York Times investigation found instances where drivers were unknowingly tracked by their car, and their driving behavior was sold and led to increases in their auto insurance premiums. Here’s what to know.
The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy
With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech.