SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast

How Automakers Use Data

June 29, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Driving habits are a data goldmine for automakers. The question is, how are they using that data and what does it mean for drivers?In this episode, we talk with Slate about its decision not to sell data to third parties and how the automaker's configuration page helped the company make a big decision about range. Plus, Sonatus shares information about how automakers are using data based on an industry survey.  Be sure to subscribe via your preferred podcatcher and send us an email with comments, ideas, or just to say hi, at aepod@saemediagroup.com.

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