Car companies are always searching for new ways to earn a little more money. It’s why they’ve willingly sold personal information about customers to data brokers. It’s why they want to build ...

Subaru is facing a wave of anger from drivers after full-screen promotions started appearing on in-car infotainment systems, interrupting navigation and media with what look and feel like pop-up ads.

Automakers pitched everyone on connected cars by saying they’d be better to use and own. “Get over-the-air updates instead of going to the dealer,” they hooped. “Lock your car from anywhere with your ...