Automakers Warn California Sales Could Halt July 1 Over Anti-Tracking Rule
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Updated · The Autopian · Jun 24
Automakers Warn California Sales Could Halt July 1 Over Anti-Tracking Rule
3 articles · Updated · The Autopian · Jun 24
Summary
Major automakers said new and used vehicle sales in California could be suspended on July 1 unless the state delays a 2024 anti-tracking law aimed at protecting domestic violence survivors.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said carmakers have implemented digital shutoff tools but cannot yet meet the law’s requirement for an in-vehicle way to disable tracking technology.
The group, which represents General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and most other automakers, urged lawmakers to pass a legislative fix before the deadline to avoid a market disruption.
The dispute highlights how connected-car safety and privacy rules are colliding with long vehicle development cycles in the nation’s largest auto market.