GM OnStar lawsuit says data collected affects insurance
The FTC accuses General Motors and OnStar of selling location and driving data to third parties. January 19, 2025 — A GM OnStar lawsuit has been settled with the Federal Trade Commission after the agency accused General Motors and OnStar of selling data and driving behavior information to third parties, including consumer reporting agencies. General Motors has long offered OnStar as a service to assist consumers in emergencies and provide hands-free voice assistance as well as real-time traffic and navigation. However, GM and OnStar have also been collecting data that, according to the FTC, "includes precise geolocation data - as often as every three seconds for some users." Every emergency braking, speeding, vehicle location and late-night driving incident is sold to agencies, which use the data to create consumer credit reports. The reports are allegedly used by insurance companies to set insurance rates or even deny coverage altogether. The FTC said GM OnStar filed the lawsuit because GM allegedly failed…
New California law targets speeding, street driving in 2025
California's new law will take effect on January 1, 2025, affecting street takeovers and speeding. Speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway will result in civil penalties ranging from $50 to $500. Sideshow participants could face having their driver's licenses suspended for up to six months. California is about to repeal a slew of new laws targeting its citizens. Before these laws take effect, the state wants residents to know what to expect. Drivers in particular need to be aware of two major changes, including those regarding speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway and how police now handle street takeovers and juggling. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Speaking of illegal takeovers and juggling, the state now authorizes harsher and broader penalties as of July 1, 2025. Specifically, police can now more easily seize vehicles. Additionally, those who aid or watch sideshows or street takeovers may go…
$400,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan crashes after speeding
Two people were taken to hospital after a Honda was hit by a Mercedes on a Los Angeles street, but the Cullinan driver panicked and left the $400,000 SUV in a hedge go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago Los Angeles police are searching for the driver of a Rolls Royce Cullinan who abandoned his SUV after a crash. Cullinan was seen traveling at high speed with a Mercedes-AMG GT before the two vehicles crashed into other vehicles. Two people in a Honda Civic that was badly damaged by the Mercedes were taken to hospital and the driver of the Mercedes has been arrested. The driver of a Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV is on the run after he crashed into a $400,000 SUV while speeding with a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 in Los Angeles. Police located the wrecked Roller but found no trace of the man driving the vehicle. Crushing time. There were reports that two luxury cars were traveling side…
Is a vehicle speeding past a greeting or an attack?
If you have ever driven When you're driving a high-performance car (especially a flashy one) on a public road, you may encounter people driving similar cars zipping past you at unnecessary speeds or showing off their car's performance in various ways. I've been there before. I thought I knew what it meant, but now I'm not so sure. Image credit: Ford I started noticing this behavior a few years ago while driving various media vehicles. The first incident I remember was in Austin, Texas. I was driving a 2015 Ford Mustang GT, waiting for the light ahead to turn from red to green. Before the light turned green, a guy in an older Mustang (maybe an S197?) zipped by on the left. Maybe he was in a hurry and didn't see my test car. Maybe he drives this way all the time. Or maybe he wanted to send a message to Mustang fans. Photo credit: Stellantis The next time something…
California one step closer to mandatory speeding alerts
The speeding alert system compares GPS data with the vehicle's speed and sounds an alert if the driver exceeds the speed limit September 5, 2024 09:50 Senate Bill 961 just passed the California Legislature and only needs the Governor's signature to become law. The bill would require that starting in 2030, all new vehicles manufactured and sold in the state must sound a speeding alarm when exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph. The technology is already available in other countries, but California will lead the way in U.S. adoption. California Governor Gavin Newsom has received a new bill. The bill, called SB 961, requires automakers to install speeding alerts on new cars starting in 2030. Importantly, the bill only applies to new cars built and sold in the state. Older cars will not be required to have the same technology. The system works by comparing GPS data, including local speed limits, to the car's current speed. If the driver…
California Highway Patrol cracks down on speeding during Monterey Car Week
The patrol says they are there to provide the highest level of service — in other words, to write tickets. The California Highway Patrol is preparing to issue speeding tickets in Monterey. The department claims its purpose is to provide the highest levels of safety, service and security. The operation began yesterday (August 14) and will last for a week. Monterey Car Week is finally here, and countless car enthusiasts are flocking to the city. However, they all need to be wary of the police. Starting today, the California Highway Patrol will implement its longest enforcement period. That means the entire department will be on high alert to catch speeders and those driving dangerously or recklessly in the area. According to the California Highway Patrol, speeding is the leading cause of car crashes in California. More: Pagani Zonda Arrivederci Final Edition Revealed "Speeding is not only against the law, it puts lives at risk. Every mile per hour increase in…
Speeding in Arizona is no big deal, as long as you are
Sen. Justine Wadsack was caught driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone but did not receive a ticket Justine Wadsack was stopped by police for allegedly going 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. It turns out that Arizona lawmakers may have "immunity" in this situation. Wodsack left the scene without any charges, but he could face some charges in the future. Driving twice the legal speed limit is at least a big deal for most people. For Justine Wodsack, it wasn't a big deal because she's an Arizona state senator. What's even crazier is that the police officer who pulled her over didn't give her special treatment; the law did. On top of that, Wodsack reportedly still believes she's being witch-hunted. On March 15, a police officer allegedly clocked Warsack at 71 mph in a 35 mph zone, forcing Warsack to pull over. In body camera footage from the incident, Warsack immediately identified herself as a senator and…