[maxerickson]

Just make update transparency part of the initial certification.

Of course they might cheat, but who really knows if their car has an airbag where it is supposed to.

[amelius]

> Just make update transparency part of the initial certification.

Somehow I doubt the authorities have the foresight.

[toomuchtodo]

Even when they do, corporations will attempt to subvert process and policy "interlocks". See: Industry wide emissions cheating scandal.

[TheSpiceIsLife]

They do that sort of thing occasionally, but on the whole, over time, cars have improved with regard to emissions and safety, mostly due to regulation.