American Vehicle Owners Alliance

When vehicles are reliable, affordable, and easy to service, people can get to work, businesses can operate, and fleets can stay on schedule. This ripple effect shows that the automotive ecosystem creates a wide range of economic activity, from manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers in communities nationwide. As vehicles become more advanced, ensuring that their ecosystem remains accessible, competitive, and innovative will matter more. Ivo writes more on this for @TheFastMode: thefastmode.com/expert-opinion…

This week, @ACRADrives sent a letter to @HouseCommerce Chair @RepGuthrie urging lawmakers to protect vehicle data ownership and access as part of the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization. 🚘📢 Read the full letter at: acradrivesamerica.org/legislation/ac…

As Congress considers legislative proposals around vehicle data privacy, access and ownership, our coalition of members has been working hard to keep the focus on expanding access and safety for vehicle owners over protecting corporate interests. Read more about how this issue impacts city municipalities, emergency responder services in Executive Director Richard Ward's newest piece: linkedin.com/pulse/who-actu…

🚚 Last week, AVOA member @TRALAorg submitted a letter to @HouseCommerce and @EnergyCommerce in support of the DRIVER Act. We agree: if you own the car, you should own the data. Read the full letter urging Congress to codify that principle ⬇️ americanvehicleownersalliance.org/trala-supports…

Beyond safety and privacy, vehicle owner control of data is important for fair competition in the auto repair market. A PIRG report finds automakers often control access to vehicle telematics data, limiting consumer choice. Read more: pirg.org/edfund/resourc…

As Congress considers proposals over who controls what part of a vehicle's data, AVOA continues to push for data governing frameworks that put drivers first. Read what's currently up for debate: americanvehicleownersalliance.org/legislation/

A recent study from @Deloitte revealed that 62% of Americans expressed concern about sharing connected-vehicle data with vehicle manufacturers, companies, and other third parties. Gatekept data access can expose consumers to potential cybersecurity or tracking risks, which is why clear access is needed. Read the full study here: #banner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">deloitte.com/us/en/insights…

Today’s vehicles generate massive amounts of data on where you go, how you drive, and how your car performs. Who controls that data is now a live issue before Congress. AVOA’s Richard Ward explains why vehicle owners should be in the driver’s seat in a new op-ed for @dcexaminer: washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltwa…

From @AutoweekUSA: "Automakers Are Selling Your Car's Ever-Richer AI-Enhanced Data Stream." With many automakers rolling out AI assistance, the data being generated by that vehicle's owner is more at risk than ever. AVOA believes that strong legislation is crucial to safeguard drivers' ownership rights. Read more at: autoweek.com/news/a70146389…

Vehicle data access benefits more than just the consumer – providing state and local agencies the ability to appropriately manage their data and vehicles' needs without manufacturer gatekeeping. At a recent @HouseCommerce hearing, @RepHarshbarger asked the @Ctr4AutoSafety's Michael Brooks how public fleets (like ambulances, fire trucks and more) can benefit from control over their vehicles' data. Legislation is necessary to create these proper guardrails and protect taxpayer-funded fleets. Watch the exchange below from this month's hearing:

Our Executive Director Rich Ward spoke with @autobodynews about AVOA, the DRIVER Act, and why this matters for collision repairers. Check out the interview: autobodynews.com/news/what-coll…

Today, @HouseCommerce hosted a hearing on vehicle safety and consumer choice, and we submitted a statement in support of the DRIVER ACT. We need to ensure that vehicle owners, not manufacturers, control their vehicle data. Our statement ⤵️ americanvehicleownersalliance.org/avoa-supports-…

Today, @RepHarshbarger, @RepScottPerry & Rep. @TXRandy14 introduced the DRIVER Act, a new bill dedicated to empowering vehicle owners with control over their data. We applaud these members for their leadership on this critical issue. Our full statement: americanvehicleownersalliance.org/avoa-data-righ…

We are thrilled to welcome two new member companies to our organization: the American Automotive and Leasing Association (AALA) and @leagueofcities! Together, we'll continue to advocate on behalf of vehicle owners and responsible data ownership. For more: americanvehicleownersalliance.org/aala-joins-avo…

With over a century of history advocating for consumers, NCL is dedicated to ensuring vehicle data ownership is about people — not just policy. "Vehicle owners need a consumer voice along with industry voices on controlling their own vehicles," says Sally Greenberg, CEO.

The National Consumers League (@ncl_tweets) has been with AVOA since the beginning, providing its perspective at the intersection of business and consumer issues.

By joining AVOA, Safelite adds a critical perspective: consumer and business voices must remain at the center of the vehicle data ownership debate. Recently, Safelite attended at AAPEX/SEMA in Las Vegas, bringing the case for vehicle data ownership to the national stage.

First up: @safelite! Safelite joined AVOA because their mission aligns with ensuring drivers control their vehicle data. With a nationwide fleet, Safelite sees firsthand how data powers safety, efficiency, and customer service. Access to data isn’t abstract — it’s essential.

🚘 We're launching our Member Spotlight series. Our members represent a wide range of industries — from consumer advocacy to fleet owners and other driving services. What unites them is one mission: ensuring drivers have control over their data.