Alan Arrison wrote:
I am surprised that auto makers haven't locked down their systems
with encryption. If they haven't yet they probably will if for no
other reason than liability issues.
In fact, they already *are* doing this; and have been for decades. The
only reason "hacking" into them is possible is because the auto
companies have done such a lousy job of it, and because powerful
organizations like independent auto repair shops and aftermarket parts
suppliers have lobbied hard to get laws passed to prevent totally
locking out anyone but the car dealers.
Hearings are already been held on this right now that show the direction
this is heading. General Motors and John Deere tractor company are
making the case that they have the right to totally lock out independent
repairs on their tractors.
http://www.wired.com/2015/04/dmca-ownership-john-deere/
David Nelson via EV wrote:
What liability issues? There would be none. If I make a mechanical
change to my car now and it causes an injury or something the
manufacturer is not liable for it. The same is true with a software
change. When I buy a car, I get a title to it. It is mine to do with
as I see fit, including doing something that voids the warranty if I
want.
That's not the way they see it. First, the automakers get sued all the
time by product liability lawyers, just because they are big, rich
targets. The case may be murky, or even without merit; but still gets
settled just to avoid publicity and high legal defense costs.
It should be illegal for an auto manufacturer to lock me out of
making changes to any car I buy.
But it isn't. In fact, they are doing everything they can to keep others
out, and lock down the repair and parts business for themselves.
Ostensibly for safety, but in fact for money.
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There ain't no rules around here. We're trying to accomplish something!
-- Thomas A. Edison
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