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vehicle's software, keeping tabs on automotive
and computers. Services include sending
To date, automakers haven't been required to
performance, and sending bulletins to your car's
maintenance reminders and recall notices out to
provide options or information to consumers. Some
dashboard display or even a local dealer when it's
customers, unlocking their vehicles remotely, and
car companies have data about your vehicle and also
time for a service visit.
finding their cars in parking lots. Examples of systems
your driving habits--including, for example, how fast
By 2018 more than 50 million new cars worldwide
now available are Ford's Sync, Kia's UVO, Hyundai's
you drive and your car's location at any given time.
will contain some type of factory-installed safety and
Blue Link, Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, General Motors'
"Consumers should have the right to know who's
security telematics, up from 11.5 million in 2013,
OnStar, and Toyota's Entune.
getting data from their vehicle and what choices they
according to tech industry analyst group ABI Research.
No doubt these products and services will help to
have about how it's used,"AAA's Nielsen says."As
Telematics is part of a much broader trend,
make driving more enjoyable, more efficient, and
vehicles become more sophisticated and collect
however. More and more, manufacturers and
maybe even safer for motorists. However, s things
and transmit more data, the consumer's choices
consumers are viewing cars not just as stand-alone
stand now, vehicle owners are not well informed
and options need to keep pace."
machines, but also as devices that sync up with
about the data their cars collect or transmit, or, specifi-
smartphones and other personal electronics or plug
cally, how the data is used.
your cAr'S dAtA: our MeMberS' view
into the Internet to communicate with cloud-based
Cars can now collect and transmit large amounts
services. More than nine in 10 new-car owners
A QueStion oF cHoice
of data about vehicle performance and about your
believe that in the future all autos will connect to
As with many technical advances, increased
driving habits. Who gets that data? In a recent survey,
the Internet, according to a 2013 survey from CGS
connectivity has its pros and cons."All this information
AAA members say they want more control. The choice
Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in connected
can be really positive for both society and individuals,"
should be yours. Vehicle owners should (1) know what
technologies. Before you know it, you'll be able to
says John Nielsen, AAA's managing director of
kinds of information their cars actually collect or
access a host of Internet activities while driving. This
automotive engineering and repair."It can help keep
produce and (2) decide who else may obtain or use
prospect does not sit well with traffic-safety advocates
you safe by telling you your car's tire pressure is low. It
the data--including their mechanic.
concerned about the dangers of distracted driving.
can prevent a breakdown by letting you know your
Currently, discussions are being held at the
car's alternator is failing. And it can save you money
federal level and within a number of state
At your Service
by helping you maintain your car better."
legislatures to address these basic rights. Go to
Automakers and other entities, including the Auto
But it also raises concerns because in most cases
AAA.com/yourcaryourchoice* for more information
Club, are responding to consumers'desire for
there's no way for you, the consumer, to limit or
about this important issue and ways you can stay
increased connectivity by developing systems that
control who has access to the personal information
informed and get involved.
connect customers to their cars via their smartphones
or vehicle data your car generates.
Article written by Michelle V. Rafter
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