Disturbing new law being proposed...

[cluxford]

Do we really need to tune a 100% electric car that is driverless and fully automated ?

We aren't that far away from that reality. Look at Tesla, Google and now Apple.

On the upside...more gas for all of us Neanderthals

[WSSix]

I doubt they will be able to back date this so I'm not worried about the vast majority of what is out there now. For the future, I can see this being a reality. It's unfortunately the way the world works. The EPA has a huge hand in this already, too. Much of the issues with modern diesel performance is solely due to meeting EPA standards nothing more. I'm sure this will expand into gas cars even more than it already has.

[TheJDMan]

Here is SEMA's position statement:

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In response to a petition and formal comments filed with the U.S. Copyright Office by public interest groups and auto industry stakeholders, SEMA will submit comments supporting the right of industry members and vehicle owners to maintain and upgrade their cars and trucks. The move comes as the Copyright Office considers requests for exemptions from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Enacted in 1998, the DMCA makes it illegal to circumvent technological firewalls put in place by a copyright owner to prevent copyrighted works from being illegally copied, distributed or used to create derivative works. SEMA’s position maintains that industry members and enthusiasts have today, and have always had, the right to access vehicle systems and components in order to utilize, maintain and upgrade their vehicles, copyright laws notwithstanding. Although SEMA believes these rights stand regardless of an exemption from the DMCA, the association will actively engage in the rulemaking procedure and work to prevent any Copyright Office ruling that would curtail the opportunity to access, maintain and modify vehicles within the law. SEMA’s position signals that the association will advocate on all fronts to ensure that copyright, safety and environmental laws are not used to unfairly curtail these rights.

Attention:
Anyone who is not currently a member of the SEMA Action Network needs to join today. Membership is free and SAN is our legal watchdog protecting the aftermarket car guys/gals rights to enjoy our cars/trucks/bikes.

http://semasan.com/