In the American imagination, car keys and a driver's license have long represented freedom, autonomy and privacy. But modern cars, which have hundreds of sensors, cameras and internet connectivity, are now potential spying machines acting in ways drivers do not completely understand.
Senators Wyden and Markey raised concerns about automakers sharing drivers' location information with the police, potentially threatening Americans' privacy by revealing sensitive places like protests, health clinics, or places of worship.
Government attention to the car industry is intensifying due to the complexity of modern cars. Consumers lack understanding of crash avoidance technologies, raising safety concerns and prompting undercover investigations by the Government Accountability Office.
Efforts are being made to regulate automakers under the Safe Connections Act to prevent misuse of mobile car apps for stalking and harassment. California may require car companies to restrict abusers' access to victims' cars.
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