Germany Forces Lexus to Remotely Kill Car Heating In Dead Of Winter
Summary
German regulators remotely disabled the parking heater via over the air updates on Lexus combustion engine models to comply with emissions laws, while pure EVs and plug in hybrids still support the feature. The piece frames this as part of Germanys climate policy and raises questions about regulator access to consumer devices and implications for IT security, OTA automation, and ownership rights.