[jbpnoy6fifty]

I wonder if this trend will expand to other goods, like when you "purchase" a car.

You might be licensed to operate the vehicle but restricted in specific interactions with it.

It seems the industry is moving in this direction, which is concerning due to the cost structure. It shifts control away from consumers and toward the IP owners of these products.

Tesla may be a notable example, where you're unable to make modifications or repairs to the car without a proper license.

[tshaddox]

What are you referring to with the car? Of course there are traffic laws. Similarly there are lots of physical objects you “buy” yet are restricted from using them to bludgeon someone.

[WalterSear]

They are referring to no-resale and no-third party repair clauses, and the like.