"A group of automobile manufacturers said that opening the code to scrutiny could create 'serious threats to safety and security.' And two months ago, the E.P.A

"A group of automobile manufacturers said that opening the code to scrutiny could create 'serious threats to safety and security.' And two months ago, the E.P.A. said it, too, opposed such a move because people might try to reprogram their cars to beat emission rules." Oh, the irony.