Wheels: Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies

LexisNexis knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken, including when they sped and braked hard.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 19, 2024 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, April 16 Carlos Osorio/Associated Press Automakers Are Sharing Consumers' Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken in their cars, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly. By Kashmir Hill Till Lauer your money adviser Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms It has become harder for some borrowers to get affordable car loans as banks and dealerships face a rising number of delinquencies. By Ann Carrns Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT The New York Times Where Electric Vehicles Are (and Aren't) Taking Off Across the U.S. New data show where E.V.s are booming and reveal some surprising places where they're getting a foothold. By Nadja Popovich Jeffrey Collins/Associated Press Volkswagen Leans on Electric Vehicles and Nostalgia to Grow in U.S. It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals. By Jack Ewing Weston Wei travel 101 Renting a Car Abroad: Don't Get Taken for a Ride Hitting the open road can be a memorable way to explore a country, but it comes with potentially expensive hazards. Here's how to navigate some of them. By Eric A. Taub Clive Mason/Getty Images All Eyes Are on Red Bull in F1 This Season It ran away with last season, so this first race of 2024 may show how dominant its new car is and if other teams have caught up. By Ian Parkes Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker The carmaker and energy company settled with a Black man who had worked at its California factory and had won a $3 million judgment against the company. By Jack Ewing Florida Man Sues G.M. and LexisNexis Over Sale of His Cadillac Data Romeo Chicco's auto insurance rate doubled because of information about his speeding, braking and acceleration, according to his complaint. By Kashmir Hill Toyota's Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits Toyota, the world's largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially. By Neal E. Boudette Behind Apple's Doomed Car Project: False Starts and Wrong Turns Internal disagreements over the direction of the Apple car led the effort to sputter for years before it was canceled this week. By Brian X. Chen and Tripp Mickle Let Tesla Expand? Three German Teens Have a Few Thoughts. The U.S. automaker's plan to enlarge its operations outside Berlin has divided local residents. Some worry about the environmental costs; others see job prospects. By Melissa Eddy BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla. By Jack Ewing Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018