I don't think there actually is a contrast in philosophies. The philosophies are the same for each: do a cost/benefit analysis, and then go with whatever makes

I don't think there actually is a contrast in philosophies. The philosophies are the same for each: do a cost/benefit analysis, and then go with whatever makes the most money. It just happens that the cost of fixing an automotive defect (i.e., with a recall) is generally way higher than the cost of fixing a software defect (i.e., by shipping an update). So the automotive industry invests more heavily in eliminating defects.