If you’ve got a car that rolled out of the factory in the last few years, chances are it’s hoarding a ton of your info. We’re talking about everything from your driving style to some seriously TMI stuff like your race, weight, and even your bedroom antics (no, seriously).

The project put 25 big car brands under the microscope, including the likes of BMW, Ford, Toyota, Tesla, and Subaru. Spoiler alert: They all flunked basic privacy and security tests for their internet-connected models.

The data these vehicles hoard isn’t just about how fast you drive or where you’re going. Nope, they’re also keeping tabs on things you’d never expect, like your facial expressions, health details, and even immigration status.

Jen Caltrider, Program Director at the *Privacy Not Included project, pointed out that cars have gone from being our private cocoons to data-harvesting monsters.

Today’s cars are kitted out with spy gear like microphones, cameras, and links to our phones—the carmakers then cash in by selling or sharing this info with third parties.

“Many people think of their car as a private space — somewhere to call your doctor, have a personal conversation with your kid on the way to school, cry your eyes out over a break-up, or drive places you might not want the world to know about,” writes Caltrider, in a press release. “But that perception no longer matches reality. All new cars today are privacy nightmares on wheels that collect huge amounts of personal information.”

So, who’s the worst offender?

And the most significant snitch award goes to… Nissan! According to Mozilla, Nissan’s privacy policy is basically a free-for-all.

They’re collecting info on everything from your sex to your health and genetic data. And they’re not shy about sharing or selling this data to anyone, from data brokers to cops.

But other brands aren’t far behind. Volkswagen, for example, is keeping track of how you drive and using it for targeted ads.

Kia’s privacy policy lets it snoop on your “sex life,” and Mercedes-Benz has TikTok pre-loaded on its infotainment system (because who doesn’t want a side of privacy issues with their car?).

The study also raised some serious security questions, like whether these brands encrypt the data they’re collecting. Only Mercedes-Benz had anything to say about that.

The report also called out the shady practice of “privacy washing,” where car brands make it seem like they’re protecting your privacy when the reality could be a whole lot different.

And let’s talk about consent. Subaru thinks anyone who gets in the car is a “user” who’s okay with their data being collected.

Plus, many car brands are passing the buck to the driver to inform passengers about the car’s privacy policies. Toyota, for instance, has an insane 12 different privacy policies for customers to wade through.

So, to wrap up, the study’s basically a big neon sign pointing to the need for some serious privacy and security standards in the car industry. Because right now, our rides are turning into data-harvesting machines on wheels.

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And sure enough, that’s exactly what people are doing.

As the San Francisco Standard reports, people are hopping in Cruise Robotaxis and immediately getting down to sticky the leather. And since there is no driver to chide the riders, it’s a mobile hump-fest for those looking for a little extra thrill in their sex life.

The thrill is the cesspool of bacteria and ejaculate left behind for the next customer.

In line with previous studies hypothesizing this exact scenario, this is what many of us tech cynics thought would happen.

Because humans are messy little beasts who like to squirt their Capri-Sun shooters on park benches, restaurant bathrooms, airplane bathrooms, train bathrooms – anywhere that offers a modicum of privacy, it’s a thrill-seeking behavior that we can’t ignore.

Get down to getting down

Both Cruise, and its top competitor Waymo, have rules against general bad behavior. While they allow food in their cars (another messy activity on a shared method of transportation), they have hard and fast rules against alcohol and drugs.

They also don’t allow animals but have no strict rules against sex. Rather, the Cruise terms of service kind of passes the buck.

Cruise terms of service ask that riders avoid “potentially make others uncomfortable” as well as behavior that is “threatening, confrontational, discriminatory, harassing, disrespectful, offensive or inappropriate toward others.”

So where does that leave exhibitionists who prefer the audience and don’t feel like their activities bother anyone?

Well, getting off in an autonomous car with an audience because, unlike how autonomous cars are going to appear in the future, these ones are wide open to the world.

The concept of a car will change as these things progress, but we’re not there yet. Then anyone can slime in the backseat without an audience.

Someone is always watching

And speaking about an audience, these cars do have camera and audio systems that record your rides, in case of issues.

But that’s a swampy area of legality because, once again, tech companies are gathering human data, and law enforcement has made requests for it.

Regardless, if you’re banging in an autonomous taxi, you probably don’t give a shit about video evidence of the act. In fact, it’s probably content for your Onlyfans page.

And the thing is, this isn’t abuse. This is just human behavior. And while there is a societal expectation that we shouldn’t crush ass in public spaces, it’s going to happen especially if you provide the opportunity.

Movie theaters aren’t dark and loud for the movie; they are dark and loud so we can fondle each other’s junk. And loudly eat popcorn.

Someday, autonomous cars are going to become opaque wagons without the traditional look and feel of current cars. But tech companies are never going to accept that humans will be humans within those cars.

We want to take rides through cool cities like San Francisco or New Orleans while smoking weed and smashing our genitals together. So it’s going to take a bold tech company to step up and say yeah, our cars are for smashing.

Of course, they are going to need some seriously advanced robo-cleaners.

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Yup, your brand-new expensive Escalade won’t play nice with your iPhone or Android device. GM’s decision to drop support for these systems for its latest EV has raised more than a few eyebrows.

According to a report by The Verge, the auto giant aims to focus on more EV-centric functionalities like battery preconditioning while navigating to a charging station. A noble cause, no doubt, but is it worth the trade-off?

Instead of CarPlay or Android Auto, Escalade IQ drivers will have to rely on Google’s built-in infotainment software. This includes Google Maps navigation and selected Google Play apps.

While this does provide some solace, it’s still a far cry from the seamless integration offered by CarPlay and Android Auto

This move is eerily similar to Tesla’s own playbook, which also left CarPlay and Android Auto standing at the altar. But let’s give credit where it’s due – Tesla at least stuffed their infotainment system with other options. Hell, they even let drivers play video games.

Customers nowadays expect these features in new vehicles

Apple itself has claimed that nearly 80 percent of new car buyers insist on having CarPlay. So, is this a case of misaligned priorities or a bold step towards a new kind of vehicle-user interaction?

Seriously, I’m not sure what kind of secret sauce GM is cooking with here. When you’re asking consumers to cough up a small fortune on a car, the least you could do is toss them a bone and let them pick their preferred streaming option of choice.

This is certainly going to kick the hornet’s nest, and it will be very interesting to see how many of these cars roll off the lot.

One thing is for certain: the future of in-car infotainment is as predictable as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles. Fasten your seatbelts, folks – it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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One Northern California woman named Shiffra Steele found this out the hard way after spending hundreds of dollars trying to figure out why her trusty Honda Element would not start.

In an interview with San Francisco ABC station KGO-TV, Steele said she tried everything to figure out why her car wouldn’t start — from charging the battery to having it towed to a local mechanic and even reaching out to the dealer to get to the bottom of the problem.

Everyone was stumped until Steele casually mentioned the bling ring she’d installed a few days earlier. A mechanic took the bling ring off, and the car started right up.

Turns out, the bling ring has a metal backing that interferes with a common anti-theft feature that disables the engine in some cars.

Here’s how it works

Most anti-theft car features require a driver to use a key, a fob, or some other device to communicate with a part of the ignition system that transmits a radio signal, then waits to receive a signal back.

If the car receives the signal, the engine turns over. If it doesn’t, the engine does nothing.

The feature limits the chances that a thief can steal a car by hot wiring it or using a screwdriver in the ignition lock. But it also meant that Steele’s bling ring, which has a metal backing, interferes with the radio transceiver from receiving a radio signal from her key.

KGO-TV’s consumer reporter Michael Finney thought that was too absurd, so he tried it himself. He bought the same bling ring on Amazon and showed viewers that a car he used to test it out started fine without the device on the ignition.

Once installed, though, Finney had the same problem that Steele did — the car tried to start but ultimately stalled out.

Steele said she wished someone had warned her about the problem before buying the Amazon bling ring.

Always read the fine print

But Finney noted that a small disclosure on the Amazon listing tells people not to use it if their car has an anti-theft system because “it messes with [the] electrical system and won’t allow the car to start and stay running.”

KnowTechie found the same bling ring that Steele and Finney purchased on Amazon, where a two-pack is available for between $6 and $12, depending on the color.

The device, sold by a manufacturer called ToBeQueen, still has the same warning note about the anti-theft problem. Similar products sold by other companies carried near-identical warnings.

Finney said Steele wants Amazon to pay for her repair bills, but the company hasn’t responded to her request. Amazon did tell KGO-TV it appreciated the station bringing the matter to its attention but also declined to provide a statement.

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According to Ford spokesperson Wes Sherwood, this move reflects a broader trend in the industry towards offering a wider variety of radio options.

“A majority of U.S. AM stations, as well as a number of countries and automakers globally, are modernizing radio by offering internet streaming through mobile apps, FM, digital, and satellite radio options,” said Sherwood to the Free Press.

Although AM radio will no longer be a standard feature in Ford vehicles, it will still be available in commercial models due to a contractual agreement. The shift towards internet streaming marks a significant change for the automotive industry.

EV > AM?

Ford isn’t the first company to exclude AM radio in its vehicles. Tesla, BMW, Mazda, Polestar, Rivian, Volkswagen, and Volvo removed AM radio from their electric vehicles. 

According to Mike Ramsey, an analyst specializing in digital transformation and innovation from Stamford, Connecticut, “this isn’t much different from automakers discontinuing 8-track players, cassette players, and CD players. Technology has advanced,” he told the Detroit Free Press.

Emergency Alert Systems

There has been some pushback as AM radio is critical in America’s emergency communications and news.

Alex Siciliano, Senior Vice President for Communication at the National Association of Broadcasters, spoke with the Detroit Free Press and expressed concerns about Ford’s decision, saying:

“There’s no question that AM radio plays a critical role in informing Americans and keeping them safe. It is the backbone of the Emergency Alert System. We are certain that Ford does not want to alienate the nearly 48 million Americans who listen to AM radio.”

The times are certainly changing.

As the phase-out of AM radio in Ford vehicles approaches in 2024, there will likely be pushback from those who rely on traditional AM radio and have no intention of switching to digital alternatives.

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That’s right, folks, Superchargers are no longer limited to Tesla owners. As a Tesla owner, I’m not exactly thrilled about the news.

Sure, on the surface, it may seem like a nice gesture of goodwill towards the EV community, but let’s be honest here, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

First of all, have you ever been to a Tesla Supercharger during peak hours? It’s an absolute zoo.

The lines are long, and charging stations are limited. The last thing we need is even more cars clogging up the stalls.

Opening the network to non-Tesla EVs will only exacerbate the problem and create longer wait times. It’s like inviting more guests to a party already bursting at the seams.

And let’s not forget the fact that we Tesla owners have paid a pretty penny for the privilege of using these Superchargers.

It’s one of the perks of owning a Tesla, and now that perk will be watered down by non-Tesla drivers taking up the precious charging spots. It’s like opening up a VIP lounge to the masses and expecting the high rollers to be okay with it.

Other EV automakers need to step up

But my biggest question is, why can’t other automakers step up and create their own fast-charging networks?

Ford, GM, and others have had ample time to invest in their infrastructure. Why should they be allowed to piggyback off Tesla’s success?

Tesla built its charging network from the ground up, and other EV makers should do the same.

Victor Marks, writer and blogger at Knapsack and WristWatchReview, reached out to me via email and offered this simple explanation:

Why should they? We don’t have to fill petrol cars at stations that match the manufacturer. There’s no GM-only gas station – these things are cross-platform so that adoption can grow. You don’t need VW-brand diesel for your diesel gate car. If in the early days of cars, you could only use Ford-brand gasoline, it would have killed Ford adoption.

Victor makes an excellent point. I honestly can’t imagine how that would have worked if Ford required its customers to buy Ford-branded gas. As Victor says, that would have killed Ford’s adoption, without a doubt.

The upside of letting other EVs use Tesla’s charging stations

Sure, Tesla’s decision to open up its charging network to other EVs could have some upsides—for example, highway chargers.

Tesla Superchargers on the highway are, in most cases, a ghost town, which means that non-Tesla EV owners can take advantage of the high-speed charging capabilities without waiting in long lines.

This could be a game-changer for long-distance travel in EVs, which has long been a pain point for drivers of all makes and models.

So, while I may have some reservations about Tesla’s move, I can’t deny that there could be some serious benefits.

Who knows, maybe this could be the push we need to get more people to adopt the EV hype. Maybe it will; maybe it won’t.

But if you’re a Tesla owner reading this, consider investing in a home charger if you haven’t already.

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One of the coolest features in today’s vehicles is the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

However, in most cases, both standards require a wired connection. But the CarPlay AI Box Lite from One Car Stereo lets you connect wirelessly.

The AI Box Lite plugs into your car’s USB-A port and enables your phone’s wireless connection to CarPlay or Android Auto using Bluetooth. 

As an added bonus, the AI Box Lite has built-in apps for both YouTube and Netflix. So you can watch your favorite shows or videos on your car’s infotainment screen. 

The AI Box Lite provides the necessary functions for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto with the added bonus of Netflix and YouTube at a much more appealing price than some options. 

AI Box Lite Wireless CarPlay Android Auto

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Sale price $187 $299

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The company’s original AI Box can download extra apps and has 4G capabilities but costs more than $300. You can get the AI Box Lite for $179 on the company’s website.

Turning your CarPlay or Android Auto connection into a wireless one can be a huge convenience when stepping in and out of your car. So, let’s see what the CarPlay AI Box Lite is all about. 

Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto

The AI Box Lite’s primary function is to connect your phone and your car for CarPlay or Android Auto wirelessly.

As you might expect, the device takes advantage of your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities to make the connection.

CarPlay and Android Auto are standard apps developed by the respective companies to turn your car’s infotainment system into a display for your smartphone. You can do things like answer calls and navigate using Apple Maps or Google Maps on your car’s display. 

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And the AI Box Lite lets you do all of that wirelessly. You plug the AI Box Lite into your car instead of your iPhone or Android.

Then, you connect the box to your phone via Bluetooth and enable CarPlay or Android Auto and you’re good to go. 

The device comes with its own user interface and works surprisingly well.

Of course, there is a little bit of response lag on your screen due to the wireless connection, but it’s not too bad at all. 

You might ask yourself, “why not just use the wired connection for CarPlay or Android Auto?” And that’s a valid question.

However, what the AI Box Lite offers is an extra level of convenience. 

You will only have to pair your phone with the device the first time you set it up.

Every time after that, your phone will automatically connect to the AI Box Lite, as long as your phone isn’t connected to another device via Bluetooth. 

So with the box, you won’t have to worry about plugging in your phone every time you want to use CarPlay or Android Auto. It’s a small level of convenience but can make a difference if you spend a lot of time getting in and out of your car.

Built-in Netflix and YouTube apps

As an added bonus, the AI Box Lite also features integrate Netflix and YouTube apps that can be used to watch things on your car’s screen.

These are separate from CarPlay and Android Auto and exist as independent apps in the device itself. 

As you can see from the video above, the YouTube and Netflix apps exist in the user interface of the AI Box Lite.

Instead of choosing the CarPlay option on the main menu, you can head to apps to find YouTube and Netflix. 

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Since these apps are separate from your phone, they will require a connection to the internet. The AI Box Lite has built-in WiFi capabilities. So you can connect the device to your car’s WiFi or a mobile hotspot to use these apps. 

Additionally, you can play videos or music from a USB drive using the integrated video app on the device and the extra USB-A connection. 

Of course, these aren’t something you’ll want to use as you drive down the road. That’s illegal in most places and definitely a pretty dangerous idea.

But it can be a nice feature when taking a break during a long road trip or just hanging out in your car while not driving. 

One Car Stereo’s AI Box Lite hooks up a wireless connection for CarPlay

Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto are incredibly useful standards that help share your smartphone’s capabilities with your vehicle. And the AI Box Lite turns that wired connection into a more convenient, wireless one. 

If you use CarPlay or Android Auto often in your vehicle but get tired of having to plug in your phone every time, then you should definitely consider the AI Box Lite. 

Just plug it in and set up Bluetooth one time, and you’re good to go.

Now you can connect to the box wirelessly every time you get in the car, saving you from a little inconvenience. 

And the added Netflix and YouTube apps integrated into the device are a little extra bonus. They’ll give you some extra opportunities to find a use for your car’s screen when you’re not driving. 

The AI Box Lite is available on the One Car Stereo website for the retail price of $269.

And if you act quickly it’s currently on sale for a much more appealing $179.

AI Box Lite Wireless CarPlay Android Auto

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Sale price $187 $299

This tiny device adds Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your factory car stereo, delivering a smooth integration of your smartphone and in-car infotainment.

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The accident left nine people with minor injuries, including one hospitalized juvenile.

The incident occurred last month and is described in a California Highway Patrol traffic crash report. The report states that the driver claims their Tesla braked unexpectedly, leading to the pileup.

According to a review of videos by the California Highway Patrol, the Tesla was seen changing lanes and slowing to a stop before the incident.

The driver in the accident claims one thing, but the California Highway Patrol says they can’t confirm if “full self-driving” was active when it crashed.

According to the report, the Tesla traveled at around 55 mph before suddenly braking and slowing to about 20 mph.

This sudden change in speed reportedly caused a chain reaction collision involving eight vehicles traveling at typical highway speeds.

The timing of this pileup couldn’t have come at a worse time. The pileup occurred hours after Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s “full self-driving” software was available to anyone in North America who requested it.

Before this announcement, the driver-assist software had only been available to drivers with high safety scores on Tesla’s rating system.

The investigation into this 8-eight car pileup is still ongoing, and we’ll update if any updates are made available.

Until then, if you’re a Tesla owner with “full self-driving” capabilities, keep a vigilant eye. Tesla warns it “may do the wrong thing at the worst time.”

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In October 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the city-state would aim to reduce its emissions to 60 million tons by 2030, meaning it would cut transport emissions by 66%.

Because Singapore does not have the land space to build solar farms, it must rely on other forms of carbon reduction — starting with electric cars.

Statistics show local electric vehicle (EV) adoption has skyrocketed recently. As of June 2022, they were 8.4% of total new car registrations — double the rate in all 2021 and 20 times the adoption from 2020.

But how is the city-state making significant leaps towards using all EVs? Here’s how Singapore is set to change the future of electric car ownership.

Regulating the registration of gas-powered vehicles

As you likely know, curbing the output of CO2 is vital not only for the success of future generations but for securing their health.

While they may go on to develop many more technologies that further decrease greenhouse gases, citizens now must help secure the vitality of the Earth to ensure they have a planet to live and work on.

Singapore is clearly committed to this goal. It already has the plan to reduce emissions by 2030 but also aims to be net-zero carbon by 2050.

How will the city-state reach such an enormous target?

There is a significant focus on hydrogen-based energy, but a large portion of the strategy could come from regulating diesel vehicles.

Starting in 2025, Singapore will not allow for new registrations of gas-powered vehicles. Furthermore, all cars citizens register in 2030 and onward must be clean-energy models.

Those consist of hybrid, electric, or hydrogen-cell cars and taxis, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore.

This major change will encourage EV ownership because it will soon be necessary.

Incentivizing the public to buy more electric cars

Whichever part of the world you’re reading from, you’ve likely heard people worry about the expense of purchasing electric transportation.

In the United States, even though EV costs dropped 2% from October to September 2022, new buyers still paid 33% more for an electric car than a gas-powered one.

In Singapore, costs are much the same, but with an additional price tag. The city-state uses COEs — or certificates of entitlement — to monitor the number of cars.

A Tesla might cost a new buyer S$77,990, but they will also have to pay around S$90,000 for the COE.

Even though high prices help to regulate car usage, such a cost makes it hard for people to want to switch to EVs.

Those COE payments could drop as of May 2022, however.

Singapore divides the COEs into five categories that adjust the price depending on the engine’s capacity and expected vehicle use.

Many electric cars are in category B because they require a higher engine capacity due to the heavy batteries. Thus, you would need to pay more than the price of the car for the COE.

But now, the government has made changes to move 10 EVs into category A, which costs much less than category B.

This move could drop COE prices by nearly S$20,000 to around S$68,699.

Additionally, they plan to ensure each public housing car park will have a minimum of three charging ports by 2025.

Such developments are critical, as more than 80% of people in Singapore live in public housing.

The Singaporean government is also looking to drop registration costs to encourage more people to buy EVs.

According to the LTA, newly registered EVs can get a 45% rebate off the additional registration fee up to S$20,000 From January 2021–December 2023.

The entity has also lowered the fee floor from S$5,000 to S$0.

Singapore is paving the way for increased EV ownership

Singapore has lofty goals for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

While it would be difficult for the city-state to switch to solar power, it is investing in many other solutions to preserve the planet.

The increased focus on electric cars will change the future of electric car ownership.

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The plans were revealed in a press release from the US Department of Transportation. Per the release, EV chargers will be installed across approximately 75,000 miles of highway across the entire country.

This approval is part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. NEVI is part of Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocates around $5 billion to EV infrastructure.

States, plus Puerto Rico and Washington DC, now have access to more than $1.5 billion of that fund to develop EV charging infrastructure across the country.

“America led the original automotive revolution in the last century, and today, thanks to the historic resources in the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re poised to lead in the 21st century with electric vehicles,” said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

This is a major step in America’s transition to an all-EV future. As a result, Biden has made the bold goal of selling only emissions-free cars in the United States by 2030.

That’s likely a bit too ambitious, but the goal remains the same. However, with this new approval, states now have access to funds to begin or continue the process of improving EV charging infrastructure.

That’s not just adding new chargers. It includes improving current infrastructure, community engagement, mapping, and more. These funds should be a great help in the country-wide efforts.

“With this greenlight, States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico can ramp up their work to build out EV charging networks that will make driving an EV more convenient and affordable,” said Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack.

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