Some forms of car hacking approved in USA by congress.
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:03 am
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015 ... tinkering/
The "lawful modification" of vehicle software was authorized "when circumvention is a necessary step undertaken by the authorized owner of the vehicle to allow the diagnosis, repair or lawful modification of a vehicle function; and where such circumvention does not constitute a violation of applicable law, including without limitation regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation or the Environmental Protection Agency; and provided, however, that such circumvention is initiated no earlier than 12 months after the effective date of this regulation."
