How a lot of your private data are carmakers sharing with outdoors entities?
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply often bum a journey with pals, you’ve come to the suitable place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down every little thing that’s occurring within the auto world. New-car evaluations, procuring suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, basic automobiles, and loads of nice friends. That is the Client Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. – Carmakers and Your Private Knowledge.
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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 mum or dad firm. “ALSO,” as the brand new concern is known as, is headquartered in California, and can concentrate on designing and constructing e-bikes, scooters, and different small electrical autos.
Tom additionally briefly addressed the tariff state of affairs, which is prone to grow to be a lot larger information within the subsequent day or so. The hosts additionally lamented the violence being wrought upon Tesla automobiles 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 had been principally optimistic. Hear in for her full evaluate.
Within the second section, Jill and Tom welcome Derek Kravitz of Client Studies to the present. Derek shared analysis carried out by Client Studies relating to automobile information privateness, and what shoppers can do to guard themselves from makers sharing their private data.
Within the final section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Pretend Paint” quiz.
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