White House Warns that Chinese EVs Could Collect Your Data and Send it Back to China
The US-China trade war heats up as the Biden administration has signaled a warning that electric vehicles from China could pose a “significant national security risk” in that the huge amount of data they collect could be sent to China.
The US has imposed extra tariffs on Chinese EVs since 2019, with US officials having long warned that China poses a threat in data security.
Chinese companies MG, BYD, and Chery have been scouting sites in Mexico and talking to officials for better access to the North American market. MG is planning to build a $2 billion factory, while BYD is ramping up investments worth hundreds of millions for its own factory – actions which have set off alarm bells in Washington.
Consumer Reports: Most and Least Loved Car Brands
This year the EV automaker Rivian, with its R1S and R1T, takes Tesla’s former perch at the top of our brand satisfaction list.
It’s joined by a number of other luxury automakers frequently found in the top 10, including BMW, Porsche, Tesla, Genesis, and Lexus, along with the mainstream automakers Subaru, Ram, and Honda.
The biggest move up the list came from Mini, which jumped 11 spots to number 2.
Owner satisfaction reflects whether a car meets a customer’s expectations. The most satisfying cars aren’t necessarily the best on the market, and vice versa.
Vehicle History Reports and What You Should Know About Them
Old cars don't die, they just get resold. Before you buy a used car, whether from a dealer or private seller, you'll want to know as much about it as you can.
A vehicle history report prepared by a third party is one way to help know what you're getting into. The most well-known servicers for vehicle history reports are CarFax and AutoCheck.
The more driveways a car has been in, the less likely it's been lovingly cared for all its life. Not everyone is equally responsible about car care as you might be. Rental cars and former taxis, for example, will often have undergone a lot of abuse but also can be priced considerably lower.
University of Nebraska EV Safety Research to Aid Military, Public in Improving Guardrails
By Dave Bean, Content Editor, FMW
It appears that guardrails designed to keep vehicles from running off the road are having a tougher time doing their job when struck by EVs.
In a test performed last year by the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a Rivian truck and Tesla Model 3 broke through and/or passed under traditionally designed U.S. highway guardrails.
This issue not only presents a public safety challenge, but it has also gotten the attention of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), who are concerned that these same guardrails, which are also used for U.S. military defense, might be vulnerable to intentional penetration by hostile vehicles.
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