[Braxton1980]

The number or flashable control modules in cars?

[rolandog]

I wouldn't be opposed to there always being a "dumb" car tier where we don't get screens instead of buttons. Can you imagine getting privacy back in the car you bought? No more data-thirsty "assistants"!

[tetris11]

You still need a chip to calibrate mechanical part thresholds, and if certain parts are manual geared but autohandled, the chip needs to calibrate and memorise clutch positions.

[izacus]

Why is this more sensitive than people being able to replace brakes, brake calipers, brake cylinders, headlights, etc. etc?

Why is there now a panic about it?

(Yes, I know the answer is: the manufacturer wants to extract money from it, but let's play this game where we defend corpos.)