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Congress wants a remote kill switch in every car

Séamus Bellamy
Jan 26, 2026
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If you own a car made in the past decade, it’s a fair bet your vehicle is already under some form of surveillance. Internet- and GPS-connected services like OnStar or MySubaru can’t do their thing without knowing who you are and where you are. LoJack and similar hardware can locate your vehicle. Many modern cars contain a bla…

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