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Connected car data raises new concerns about consumer privacy as Fisker expands electric vehicle lineup and Waymo boosts Austin presence.

Connected car data raises new concerns about consumer privacy as Fisker expands electric vehicle lineup and Waymo boosts Austin presence.

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The Station: Transportation news from around the world

Welcome to The Station, a daily newsletter focused on transportation. I’m Kirsten Korosec, your editor, and I’ll be guiding you through the latest developments in the industry.

Top Stories

  • Tesla’s Infotainment System Hacked: Researchers have discovered a way to hack the hardware underpinning Tesla’s infotainment system, allowing them to get free in-car feature upgrades.
  • Eve Air Mobility Appoints New CEO: Johann Bordais will take over as CEO of Eve Air Mobility on September 1, 2023. André Stein and Jerry DeMuro will remain at Eve with new roles.
  • Waymo’s John Krafcik Joins Rivian’s Board: Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik has joined Rivian’s board of directors.

Industry News

  • California Privacy Protection Agency to Review Data Practices: The agency plans to review the data privacy practices of automakers that make and sell connected vehicles embedded with data-mining features.
  • Luminar Hires New Executives: Emily Shanklin and Kevin Hinge have joined Luminar as senior VP of marketing and executive vice president of manufacturing, supply chain and quality, respectively.

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