Security fears in Norway as Chinese smart cars record sensitive military data

Security concerns arose in Norway after Chinese smart cars recorded sensitive military data during a security exercise at Oslo airport from September 14 to 18. Soldiers discovered videos stored on the vehicles' onboard cameras that showed personnel entering and exiting the cars, routes taken, and even access codes for secure military facilities. The rental vehicles, including Deepal brand cars made by Chinese state-controlled automaker Changan, were supplied by Hertz Norge, indirectly owned by Chinese auto group Geely. Lieutenant Colonel Per Gunnar Grosberghaugen of the Norwegian Home Guard confirmed that such videos were indeed found on the vehicles' systems but it is unclear if the recordings were shared with a third party, particularly in China. The military stated they preferred site-specific security measures rather than implementing a general ban on Chinese-made vehicles.