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Around 4:30 a.m. early Tuesday morning journalist Michael Hastings died in a fiery car crash while driving through Hollywood. Michael Hastings, a 33-year old investigative journalist, died June 18, 2013 at about 4 am in a fiery car crash in Los Angeles. Witnesses said Hastings' Mercedes coupe, traveling at a speed of perhaps 100 mph, ran a red light, veered onto a grassy median strip, plowed into a palm tree and exploded in flames. The collision was so violent that the Mercedes engine and transmission broke loose from the car frame, flew into the oncoming lane of traffic and came to rest 125 feet from the crash. .

There's suspicion that Hastings' death was the result of sabotage. It's been theorized that electronic subsystems in his vehicle were hacked such that he was unable to control his car's throttle. As a result, he found himself trapped inside his car as it accelerated to high speed and crashed into a tree, killing him in a violent collision and fire. It's also suspected that the hacking employed an incendiary explosive to ensure that the wreck not only killed Hastings but also destroyed evidence of tampering.
http://oldbulllee.com/hastingsride.htm

WikiLeaks, https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2017/03/09/hastings-m09.html

In my day, a car could be gone in 60 seconds. Modern technological advancements have given us nearly an entire extra minute of vehicle ownership. What a time to be alive.

Now, why would a manufacturer design a vehicle's system like this?

One answer may be found with GM and John Deere pushing DRM-controlled peripherals, which would need a centralized gatekeeper to ensure only cryptographically-signed firmware in all connected devices would operate.
All this, of course, to prevent 3rd party aftermarket parts and non-company-licensed mechanics.
And, of course, competitors will inevitably follow suit.

Toyota did something similar with their anti-theft ignition interlock system that requires a visit from a company-licensed technician to unlock the ignition in the event the wrong key be used or something trips the interlock, even if the correct key were subsequently used.
The only reason for such a design is to generate revenue for the dealership and, thus, the manufacturer.

Duh

Did we lrn about CAN bus today?

niggerish.

So THAT'S why there are so many niggers lately carrying those damned bluetooth speakers!

That's how all the crack niggers are getting their Hellcats and Demons stolen.