I just don't see why the government would conspire with GM for consumer tracking/profiling and leave the other car makers behind.

My Ford Focus for example has no type of remote communication going on so I would just wonder why GM would be chosen.

I could see why someone wouldn't want to get opted in mailing/calling lists for new services related to their purchase, but that pretty much the norm these days.

If I was REALLY worried I would buy a Daewoo, because I would know all my personal data would go to scenic South Korea. : P