New Orwellian tech mandates for cars will surveil, report drivers
'Your dashboard should not be judge, jury, and executioner,' said U.S. House Rep. Thomas Massie (R—Kentucky).
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Trump says tariffs are making US $2 billion a day despite globalist opposition
Trump said that his tariffs are ‘making a fortune’ for the US and that politicians have avoided them because ‘the globalists will go after you.’
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Volvo vs. Jaguar: Pro-life challenges woke advertising, shifting gears in the culture wars
Volvo’s campaign demonstrates that staying true to universal truths can forge genuine connections. Jaguar’s misstep serves as a warning to brands: prioritize the product and the people you serve, or risk driving your audience away.
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Vehicle monitoring software could soon use ‘kill switch’ under the guise of ‘safety’
Ambiguity surrounds the definitions of ‘impairment’ and the consequent privacy implications of such technology, raising fears of government overreach and erosion of rights.
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High-tech cars are secretly spying on drivers, resulting in insurance rejections: NYT report
Many Americans' driving habits are monitored without their knowledge or consent, and their driving data is being used to make decisions about insurance coverage and rates.
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Electric vehicle weight poses threat to current road infrastructure, safety experts warn
A report in the Washington Times explains that electric vehicles (EVs) can weigh up to 50 percent more than internal combustion motor vehicles. That extra weight could more easily damage roads, bridges, and parking garages.
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California could pass law restricting speed to 10 mph above limit in all new vehicles
If passed and signed into law, California Senate Bill 961 would mandate the installation of speed limiters in all new vehicles beginning in 2027. Speed limiting technology is controversial for reasons of freedom and safety.
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Pro-freedom congressman’s attempt to repeal federal car ‘kill switch’ mandate fails
A measure to defund the mandate that every car be equipped with a 'kill switch,' was defeated in a 201-229 vote.
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WEF document calls for limiting ‘private car use,’ drastic reduction in the number of cars by 2050
The World Economic Forum is urging cities to 'contain growth of private car use' in a new white paper published with Visa.
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