GM agrees to pay $12.75M to resolve a California investigation into claims that it illegally sold the location and driving data of OnStar subscribers to brokers (David Shepardson/Reuters)

General Motors has reached a settlement of $12.75 million to resolve allegations from a California investigation regarding the illegal sale of location and driving data of OnStar subscribers to brokers. This case highlights ongoing concerns about consumer privacy and data handling practices in the automotive industry.