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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Serious question - why did the car makers do this? What's their explanation/rational?

[–] Palacegalleryratio@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Same reason google and facebook want your data: $$$

It’s more important to car companies to generate an ongoing revenue stream than it is to protect your privacy.

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago

I think they're just selling the data like any tech company does.