The pioneers in any field always get attacked when they add safeguards. And then later when they catch up, the laggards add similar safeguards. Usually there

The pioneers in any field always get attacked when they add safeguards. And then later when they catch up, the laggards add similar safeguards. Usually there are valid reasons beyond just the usual “protect profits” this gets portrayed as. Even if that’s part of it, it’s often more about protecting the brand and product safety. Autos are different from some products in that there are real safety issues if stuff is not done right.