Surveillance

06

Dec

2021

Surveillance

Something Creepy This Way Comes?

Many new cars have such systems, often styled Drowsy Driver Alert or some similar thing. Subaru, for …

California Smash and Grabs Used to Push License Plate Cameras

03

Dec

2021

License Plate Readers

California Smash and Grabs Used to Push License Plate Cameras

California is using smash and grabs to push plate readers.

Louis Rossman: Should a Car Try to Detect if You're Drunk & Disable the Vehicle?

24

Nov

2021

Surveillance

Louis Rossman: Should a Car Try to Detect if You're Drunk & Disable the Vehicle?

It could reach new vehicles by 2026.

Alcohol Detection Systems Will Now Be Mandatory in All New Vehicles

19

Nov

2021

Surveillance

Alcohol Detection Systems Will Now Be Mandatory in All New Vehicles

A new law included in the infrastructure bill aims to require alcohol detection systems in cars and applies to everyone, not just people with a history of drunk driving.

Your Car Is Spying on You, and a CBP Contract Shows the Risks

19

Nov

2021

Surveillance

Your Car Is Spying on You, and a CBP Contract Shows the Risks

A "vehicle forensics kit" can reveal where you've driven, what doors you opened, and who your friends are.

I Found an Amazon Folder With Thousands of Audio Recordings From My Home Gadgets

18

Nov

2021

Surveillance

I Found an Amazon Folder With Thousands of Audio Recordings From My Home Gadgets

A woman was shocked to discover just how much data Amazon has collected about her.

12

Oct

2021

Surveillance

Government Eyes in the Sky

The federal government and police are finding new ways to use drones to invade privacy.

Mileage Tax Is Coming? Pay-per-Mile and Gas Tax

12

Oct

2021

Surveillance

Mileage Tax Is Coming? Pay-per-Mile and Gas Tax

The Car Coach gives her take on the likely impending mileage tax (on top of the gas tax). Check out the information on the National Motorists Association's Blog.

What You're Giving Up When You Let Your Car Insurer Track You in Exchange for Discounts

07

Oct

2021

Insurance

What You're Giving Up When You Let Your Car Insurer Track You in Exchange for Discounts

A CR investigation finds the savings you get with these telematics programs may come with serious trade-offs. If you still want in, CR's interactive guide can help you find the best option.