Carmakers, suppliers may see EU in-vehicle data rules after EU Data Act review

By Matthew Newman ( March 4, 2025, 14:39 GMT | Insight) -- Carmakers, insurers, rental companies and auto parts makers may see a European Commission proposal for vehicle-data access, but must first wait for the EU executive to assess the effects of the EU Data Act, the bloc's new data-access regulation, MLex understands. Access to in-vehicle data has been fought over for about a decade. Europe’s carmakers argue there's no economic justification, while the aftermarket services industry has said sector-specific rules are essential for wider access to cars’ systems and data.Carmakers, insurers, rental companies, and auto parts makers may see a European Commission proposal for vehicle-data access, but must wait for the EU executive to assess the effects of new EU data-access regulation, known as the Data Act, MLex understands....

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Carmakers, suppliers may see EU in-vehicle data rules after EU Data Act review

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