> ...do we all have telemetry in our cars, really? I mean, we have data that can be read via ODBII, but it's not exactly connecting via the cell network, it has to be retrieved with a plug.
Nissans do, my Leaf does. They connect to a mobile network or WiFi and upload data.
Yup. My Nissan gives me a monthly nag screen to accept terms in order to use my navigation map and audio system. The car has its own 4G connection (I don’t pay anything, it’s not usable to me) in order to download traffic data, send telemetry home, and I believe SiriusXM radio.
I've been driving EVs for the past 10 years (LEAF -> Model X -> I-PACE) during which time I haven't used a gas pump. After reading your comment I had to go searching for this thing about ads playing while you're filling up. I found this Reddit post about being forced to watch ads before being allowed to even start the pump!
Yeah, I'm unsurprised a Leaf does. I also remember that Nissan had a security hole back in 2016 that meant that a bad actor could drain your Leaf's battery with only a VIN.
It's definitely the way the industry wants to go - I mean, free data, why not? Bit like the FAANGs, dress up the data collection with some features people want.
Might just be a case that no-one I know owns a late model car :D We're big on older Japanese imports in NZ, god bless our lack of tariffs. Although RIP our local car manufacturing industry, god bless neoliberalism.