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Ford pledges to never sell driver data to third-party brokers

Ford announced a new privacy commitment promising not to sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers. The automaker said it will use aggregation and anonymization techniques, offer clear explanations of data use, and let customers control how much data they share, while still using some data for safety improvements.

theverge.com · 2026-11-02

Slate Auto details software updates and add-ons for its sub-$25,000 EV truck

Slate Auto's stripped-down electric truck skips built-in infotainment to hit its low entry price, relying instead on optional add-ons like speakers, an iPad mount, a five-seat SUV conversion kit, and a telematics module for features like app-based door unlocking. A fully optioned version can exceed $45,000. The truck offers about 205 miles of range, a 1,550-pound payload capacity, and a 2,000-pound tow rating.

engadget.com · 2026-10-18