10-03-2013, 04:25 AM
Every OnStar equipped vehicle is producing data that prosecutors can subpoena on vehicle speed, location, etc. It was used to convict a college student who drove his parent's Escalade into Jacksonville Stadium and cut a bunch of donuts on the field. I'm certain a LOT of vehicles have data recorders as well that aren't widely mentioned.
However, the thing that really bugs me is Progressive's new spy-bot they're promoting on TV. It's "only for giving discounts" now, but I'll bet in 5 years you won't be able to buy car or bike insurance without agreeing to having one installed on your vehicle. Of course, the insurance rates will drop dramatically once we do agree, just like they did when seat belts were legally required, crash-proof bumpers were mandated, ABS and airbags became widespread, etc.
I hate the insurance industry with a passion. Vehicle, health, homeowner, life, business. They can all go hagafuku themselves.