AVOA is a coalition committed to protecting vehicle owners’ rights to access and control all the data generated by their vehicles.
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As part of a study, researchers at Northeastern found 19 of 21 connected vehicles tested contacted third parties over WiFi, including ad and tracking services.
As Cybernews reports, owners have limited visibility into these practices. Vehicle owners should control who accesses their data and how it's shared.
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As President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi in Washington, the future of Chinese automakers in the U.S. is back in focus.
No matter who builds the vehicle, the principle should be the same: vehicle owners should control the data their vehicles generate.
AVOA's Richard Ward explains more in his new blog: americanvehicleownersallianc…
A new FleetOwner piece highlights why vehicle data access matters across the transportation ecosystem.
Fleets rely on maintenance, safety, and operating data to manage the vehicles they own. When manufacturers gatekeep that data, they limit owners' ability to choose the technologies and providers that work best for them.
Vehicle data ownership isn't just about access. It's about enabling competition, innovation, and choice across the mobility ecosystem.
Read more: fleetowner.com/perspectives/…
Transportation data helps us measure safety, understand how our roads are being used, and evaluate new technologies.
As vehicle-generated data becomes more valuable across the transportation ecosystem, access matters. Vehicle owners should be able to access their data and choose when and with whom it is shared.
One recent example of vehicle data being used for safety evaluations: inrix.com/blog/the-critical-…
Do you know what data your connected vehicle is sharing or how to turn it off?
As Lauren Fix of Car Coach Reports tells CBT News, data privacy is becoming part of the vehicle ownership experience as connected features expand. Customers have questions, while dealerships may struggle to answer them.
Vehicle owners deserve clear information and meaningful control over their data: cbtnews.com/connected-car-da…
A Virginia repair shop recently had to send a vehicle to a dealership just to access software needed to finish a repair. The result? An extra $1,200 for the customer.
As Congress debates right to repair, access to vehicle data is also about competition, choice and cost. More: mynbc5.com/article/congress-…
From vehicle repairs to surveillance systems and government mandates, @laurenfix explains how “automakers are collecting more information about drivers while giving consumers less control over what happens to that information” in her latest piece for @theblaze.
Read more: theblaze.com/lifestyle/bronc…
Automakers are finding new ways to make money long after a vehicle leaves the lot. But paying for a new connected service is different from paying for access to data your vehicle already generates.
AVOA's Richard Ward explains why ownership should mean control: americanvehicleownersallianc…
If you own the vehicle, you should be able to choose who fixes it.
That's the argument Marc Pane, owner of Pane's Garage in Scranton, makes in a new op-ed on the changing automotive repair market. As vehicles become more dependent on software, sensors, and data, the ability to choose an independent repair shop increasingly depends on whether that shop can access the information needed to do the job.
Read why Pane says the REPAIR Act is needed to preserve competition and consumer choice: broadandliberty.com/2026/08/…
Automakers are using subscriptions and connected services to generate revenue long after a vehicle leaves the lot.
As @therealautoblog reports, some manufacturers keep around 70¢ of every software dollar earned, compared with just 4–10¢ from selling a new vehicle. Though drivers might have the keys, they may not be entirely in charge of their cars: autoblog.com/news/gm-has-fou…
From vehicle repairs to surveillance systems and government mandates, @laurenfix explains how “automakers are collecting more information about drivers while giving consumers less control over what happens to that information” in her latest piece for @theblaze.
Read more: theblaze.com/lifestyle/bronc…
“When you purchase a product, you should have the freedom to decide where it gets repaired,” Jim Brown writes for @knoxnews. Digital locks and manufacturer restrictions are making it harder—and more expensive—for Americans to fix the vehicles they own.
Read more: knoxnews.com/story/opinion/c…
As America celebrates #250 years, we're looking to what the future holds for policy and U.S. innovation. Connected transportation is the next frontier, and vehicle data will help define it.
In the connected vehicle era, policy should reflect the values that built this country—transparency, choice, competition, and individual empowerment. Vehicle data belongs to the people behind the wheel.
Modern vehicle repairs increasingly depend on sensors, software, and data, making their repairs more complex.
As repair costs rise and calibration becomes more important, access to vehicle-generated data will play a growing role in competition, affordability, and consumer choice. Read more: axios.com/newsletters/axios-…
China treats vehicle-generated data as a strategic asset. Congress is increasingly recognizing the same reality.
In a new blog, AVOA's Richard Ward explains why lawmakers should establish vehicle data ownership and guardrails as the transportation industry evolves. Read more: americanvehicleownersallianc…
Congress spent last week's transportation innovation hearing discussing connected vehicles, automation, cybersecurity, and transportation data. As members and witnesses discussed the transportation ecosystem, one theme came through clearly: data will shape the next generation of transportation.
In a new blog, AVOA Executive Director Richard Ward explains why vehicle-generated data belongs in any serious conversation about transportation innovation, competition, affordability, and consumer choice.
Read the full recap: americanvehicleownersallianc…
President Trump recently met with auto industry executives, where right-to-repair issues were raised. His reaction echoed what many vehicle owners are likely thinking: if you bought the vehicle, why shouldn’t you decide who repairs it?
The reality is that repair, fleet management, safety apps, and EV charging tools all depend on access to vehicle-generated data. If manufacturers control that data, they control who can compete.
More from AVOA's Richard Ward: americanvehicleownersallianc…
Today, we submitted a statement for the record with the @SenateCommerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Our message is simple: My Car, My Data. Vehicle owners should control access to the data generated by their vehicles.
Read our full statement here: americanvehicleownersallianc…
At Wednesday's House Energy & Commerce hearing, lawmakers in both parties raised concerns about connected vehicles, geolocation tracking, driving behavior data, and meaningful consumer consent.
AVOA's position remains simple: vehicle owners should control whether and how their vehicle-generated data is accessed, shared, and used.
Read more: americanvehicleownersallianc…