The research found that all 25 manufacturers were collecting excessive data, including usage patterns, data from connected services and car apps, and even information from third-party sources like Google Maps. Alarmingly, the study revealed that the majority of these manufacturers (84%) monetize this data, with three-quarters (76%) of them including personal data. Only two manufacturers, Renault and Dacia, offered users any meaningful control over their personal data, both of which are part of the same company.
