The mechanism auto lobbyists will (attempt to?) push through can be modeled after what we do with mobile modem software. For the uninitiated, there are open sou

The mechanism auto lobbyists will (attempt to?) push through can be modeled after what we do with mobile modem software. For the uninitiated, there are open source stacks out there for running 4G, LTE base stations, and for the modems on the device side. However you're not allowed to operate them without FCC approval and licensing. The car industry can similarly say, we can't legally stop you from modifying the software in a car you own, but we can get the government to outlaw anyone running un-govt-approved/unlicensed auto software on public roads.