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Big brother is listening?

Big brother is listening?

Car Torque with Matty J Feb 08, 2025 95 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion unfolds around the implications of modern cars collecting and sharing personal data, with the hosts donning their metaphorical tinfoil hats. They explore how automotive technology is evolving, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for insurance companies to use driving habits against consumers. The episode also touches on the recent car updates from the hosts, their experiences at car events, and a fun quiz segment. The conversation is both humorous and thought-provoking, making it a relevant listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and automotive culture.

Topics: data privacy car technology insurance implications car updates car events quiz segment modern cars driving habits tinfoil hat theories
Technical Too Afraid to Ask
GMC Typhoon
_salguod (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car

GMC Typhoon

"...ind. When I had the rear main done on my on on my Typhoon, they're like, they're like, yeah, while we had i..."
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Toyota Supra
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Toyota Supra

"...but it's too expensive, that would be a the Gen 3 Supra. Yeah, I like those. I wish I could get one. I wo..."
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Nissan Gtr
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Nissan Gtr

"...t, but there was one that did that. I believe the GTR did that, Finisson that especially USB Limited. A..."
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Ford Taurus
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Taurus

"...t one, yeah, For all the wrong reasons, yeah. The Taurus. The Taurus gear. Yeah, Taurus had a had AV 8 as"
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Ford Falcon
GTHO (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Ford Falcon

"...ompanies to ever do it. Question #2 The last Ford Falcon XR6 waggon appeared on which model? So I'm after ..."
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Cadillac XTS
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac XTS

"...to with El. So the waggons are like laity is just XTS and stuff. Correct. They they did a Fairmont and ..."
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Mitsubishi Evo
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Mitsubishi Evo

"... Mitsubishi. They even named a car after him, the Mitsubishi Evo 6. We'll be back in an edition. What company did ..."
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Chevrolet Camaro
Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Camaro

"it's incorrect. Scott. Scott. Let's say say 69 Camaro. I'll give it to you. It's a Camaro."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"...ott's here, Rob. Sorry, was that Rob? Last thing, Mustang. Mustang is correct, they're moving to Mustangs n..."
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