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Murray20c8 said:
It doesn't look that fast to me. Makes you wonder. I've driven at 240 before and signs go by a lot faster.
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White lines looked like a picket fence , lol. You're gonna drive me to drinking....
But how could they make the displayed speed appear as something other than it actually was ? If you look down at the center line it gives a better impression of the speed . They are certainly hauling butt . Lucky there wasn't a deer on or crossing the road . Their population in that area , all of NS actually, is out of control.
 
AxeZ06 said:
In real life, is there a speedo governor at 299kph?
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Don't think in the C8 . There is a rev limiter . And an alarm you can set for a given speed. I have seen over 300kph on the speed readout in a C8 in a couple of YouTube videos though.
 
Here is one at 328 kph but it sure isn't stock ..... Hennessy had their hands on this one....

And here is one of the lesser power European export models on the Autobahn at 301kph . Appears to be stock. I believe GM claim 194 mph top speed which is 312kph . So ya they will easily do over 300 .

 
So it's a 26 or newer, no row of buttons....It's not Jack or Murray.

Probably someone with a 27 with the new motor testing GM's claim of 200 mph in a Stingray.

After reading some other stories about this it appears it could have been an orange ZO6.

How that was figured out I don't know, but a 26 or 27 orange ZO6 shouldn't be hard to find in the Maritimes.
 
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Rruuff Day said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but can GM pull driving information off the cars ECU or whatever remotely or when you take it in for service? Or possibly OnStar which supposedly collects data whether you have subscribed or not.
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Unfortunately yes . Think over the air updates for example. The connection is a two way street.
 
dyoung said:
So it's a 26 or newer, no row of buttons....It's not Jack or Murray.

Probably someone with a 27 with the new motor testing GM's claim of 200 mph in a Stingray.

After reading some other stories about this it appears it could have been an orange ZO6.

How that was figured out I don't know, but a 26 or 27 orange ZO6 shouldn't be hard to find in the Maritimes.
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That video was just outside of Antigonish NS . Not sure if it was Cape Breton direction or the other direction.
 
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Rruuff Day said:
So that being said, could the RCMP approach GM and ask them for information? There's likely not a lot of 26/27 Z06's in NS. Just wondering.
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I will find out . I don't think so but you would probably have to read GM's 7,000 page privacy disclosure. And recent court decisions although those of course are based on rulings in Individual States Court decisions in the US . As usual regarding these things here in Canada we are sucking hind teat . And as far as I could see that was a Stingray..... either way it was too fast for a public highway even at night. Great headlights either way though..... :rolleyes:
 
All they need to do is go to the motor vehicle branch search engine that they already have access to.

Then go to GM with a search warrant for the data stored in the car.

They already have had reports about an orange ZO6 in the area driving aggressively.

He will be apprehended eventually but we may never hear about it due to the lack of investigative reporting by todays media.

( unless the coppers send out a press release )
 
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Rruuff Day said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but can GM pull driving information off the cars ECU or whatever remotely or when you take it in for service? Or possibly OnStar which supposedly collects data whether you have subscribed or not.
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OK. Found this with a quick search. Long answer...... and here is the link to the search page which includes links to the source of all this information.


General Motors collects a wide range of driver behavior and vehicle telemetry data from the C8 Corvette and other new connected vehicles, primarily through its OnStar telematics system and connected mobile apps. Following a major 2026 FTC settlement, GM is now required to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing this data and must provide opt-out mechanisms.
Types of driver behavior data GM collects
GM’s connected vehicle systems—marketed under features like Smart Driver and broader OnStar services—have been documented to collect the following categories of data:
Precise geolocation: GPS coordinates, route history, trip start/end points, and timestamps.
Driving events and habits:
Hard braking and rapid acceleration events
Cornering forces and high-speed events (e.g., speeds over 80 mph / 130 km/h)�
Late-night driving patterns
Seat belt usage status
Trip-level metadata: trip duration, distance, time of day, and frequency.
Vehicle operation and safety data: airbag deployments, collision events, and certain diagnostic codes (often tied to Event Data Recorder, or EDR, functionality).
In practice, this means your C8 Corvette can log not just where you drive, but how aggressively you accelerate, brake, corner, and whether you buckle up—along with when and for how long each trip occurs.
How GM has used this data
Before the 2026 enforcement actions, GM and OnStar sold or shared this detailed telemetry with third parties, including:
Data brokers such as LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk Analytics
Consumer reporting agencies and auto insurers, where the data helped build driver risk profiles and, in some jurisdictions, influence insurance premiums.
The FTC and California regulators alleged that this occurred without clear disclosure or affirmative consumer consent, leading to record penalties and new restrictions.
What changed after the 2026 FTC and CCPA settlements
As of January 2026, GM is under a five-year ban on sharing covered geolocation and driver behavior data with consumer reporting agencies, and must implement the following for at least 20 years:
Affirmative express consent before collecting, using, or sharing connected vehicle data (with narrow exceptions like emergency services).
Opt-out mechanisms for geolocation and driver behavior data collection.
Consumer access and deletion rights: U.S. customers can request a copy of their data and ask for it to be deleted.
Ability to disable precise geolocation collection where the vehicle supports it.
GM states it will continue collecting some data for internal research, but claims this will be anonymized, stripped of identifiers, and not used for marketing or sold to third parties.
How this applies to your C8 Corvette
The C8 Corvette (2020–present) comes with OnStar and connected services enabled by default in many trims and markets, including Canada. The same categories of data described above apply to the C8 when connected services are active:
If you use the myChevrolet app or OnStar features, GM can associate driving events with your account.
Even without active subscription services, certain baseline telemetry may still be collected for safety, diagnostics, and regulatory purposes (e.g., EDR data in the event of a crash).
To limit data collection:
Review OnStar and myChevrolet privacy settings and opt out of features like Smart Driver if available.
Use your GM account portal to request data access or deletion where supported.
For maximum privacy, some owners physically disable telematics by pulling the OnStar/telematics fuse, though this may affect emergency services and some vehicle features.
If you’d like, I can walk through the exact steps to find and change these settings in the myChevrolet app or GM account for a C8 in Canada.
 
And this apparently is the situation for Canadian owners. Wow..

Here’s a practical, step‑by‑step way to limit GM/OnStar data collection using the myChevrolet app and related account settings for your C8 Corvette.
Note: The old Smart Driver program was discontinued in 2024 and is no longer an opt‑in feature in the app. However, you can still restrict location services, connected services, and data sharing through the app, your GM/OnStar account, and the vehicle’s infotainment system.
1) In the myChevrolet app: review Connected Services and permissions
These steps are based on the current app layout for GM brands (myChevrolet/myGMC/myBuick/myCadillac).
Open the myChevrolet app on your phone and sign in with the GM account linked to your C8.
Tap your vehicle card (your C8) to open its main screen.
Go to Vehicle → Connected Services (or Settings → Vehicle Services depending on app version).
Look for any toggles or sections labeled along the lines of:
Location services / Vehicle location
Data sharing / Privacy
Driving insights / Driver behavior (if present)
Turn off:
Any option that shares your location when not needed for navigation or emergency services.
Any option that allows data sharing for marketing, analytics, or third parties.
Also check your phone’s OS permissions for the app:
iOS: Settings → myChevrolet → Location → choose Never or While Using (not “Always”).
Android: Settings → Apps → myChevrolet → Permissions → Location → choose Deny or Allow only while using the app.
This reduces what the app itself can collect and transmit from your phone and, indirectly, what it can associate with your vehicle.
2) In your GM/OnStar online account: Data & Privacy settings
GM’s privacy controls are centralized in your GM Account and OnStar account, which the app uses in the background.
On a computer or phone browser, go to:
onstar.com (or the GM account portal linked from your app).
Sign in with the same account used in myChevrolet.
Navigate to:
Account → Privacy or Data & Privacy (wording varies by region and UI update).
Look for options to:
Opt out of data sharing with third parties.
Disable location-based services where allowed.
Request access to or deletion of previously collected data (available in the U.S. under the FTC order; Canadian rights may differ but you can still ask).
Save changes and, if possible, take a screenshot or note the confirmation.
GM’s own privacy statement notes that some model‑year 2019+ vehicles allow you to disable location services for OnStar via privacy settings in the vehicle or account.
3) In the C8’s infotainment system: Privacy / Connected Services
Your C8 also has on‑board controls that affect what data the vehicle sends.
In the vehicle (parked, ignition on):
On the center touchscreen, go to Settings.
Look for one of these paths (varies by software version):
Settings → Privacy
Settings → Connected Services → Privacy Settings
Settings → General → Data Sharing
Within Privacy/Connected Services:
Disable any optional data collection or diagnostics sharing features.
If available, turn off vehicle location sharing or limit it to emergency use only.
Review any driver behavior, driving score, or performance data options and disable them.
Confirm and exit.
Some vehicles also let you disable OnStar features directly from this menu, though full cancellation usually requires calling OnStar.
4) If you want to go further: reduce or cancel OnStar services
Disabling settings may not stop all baseline telemetry (e.g., safety/crash data), but it does limit behavior tracking and third‑party sharing.
To more aggressively limit data:
Call OnStar (U.S./Canada): 1‑888‑466‑7827 (1‑888‑4ONSTAR).
Tell the advisor:
You want to cancel all connected services for privacy reasons.
You want no sharing of driving behavior or location data beyond what’s legally required for safety/crash systems.
You’d like written confirmation (email or letter) that data sharing has been disabled and, where possible, that historical data will be deleted.
Ask specifically:
Whether any telematics module remains active after cancellation.
How long they retain data and whether you can request deletion.
Many owners who want maximum privacy also:
Unlink or delete the myChevrolet app from their phone after making these changes.
Consider physically disabling the telematics modem (under the dash) if they’re comfortable with electronics and accept potential impacts on emergency features.
5) Canada‑specific notes
Your C8 in Calgary is subject to Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) rather than U.S. state laws like CCPA, but GM’s post‑FTC changes generally apply across North America for consistency.
You can still:
Use the same myChevrolet/OnStar account steps above.
Ask OnStar/GM for a copy of your data and request deletion; they may honor it even if not strictly required by Canadian law.
If you want, I can draft a short script or email template you can use when calling OnStar Canada to request data restrictions and deletion.
If you tell me whether you’re on iOS or Android and roughly what your myChevrolet app screens look like (e.g., do you see “Connected Services” or “Vehicle Services”?), I can tailor the steps even more precisely to your setup.
 
dyoung said:
All they need to do is go to the motor vehicle branch search engine that they already have access to.

Then go to GM with a search warrant for the data stored in the car.

They already have had reports about an orange ZO6 in the area driving aggressively.

He will be apprehended eventually but we may never hear about it due to the lack of investigative reporting by todays media.

( unless the coppers send out a press release )
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Was it a Z-06 ? I wasn't sure and can't find the video now ....
I suppose somewhere in OnStar's servers they could pull up all of the connected vehicles that were in that area at that time seeing how we are apparently always connected by satellite.... who knows.... but it seems from the above info that they actually could. So much for any kind of privacy as far as connected vehicles go . They no doubt would know where you stopped for fuel or which Hotel you spent the night at . Creepy....
 
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