Systems, apparatus, and computer-readable media for managing data storage for vehicle-embedded computer devices (VECDs) are disclosed. Embodiments include a data hierarchy, which classifies data based on the data source, data destination, the intended use of the data or a target application, data processing requirements of the data, and/or delivery time requirements of the data. A VECD may classified obtained data according to the hierarchy and may store the data in different storage devices based on the classification of data. Other embodiments are described and/or claimed.