Automakers Could Stop Selling Cars In California Rather Than Comply With Tracking Laws - Jalopnik

Automakers could suspend vehicle sales in California rather than comply with state rules on drivers’ location data, unless the deadline is extended, according to an industry group reported by Reuters. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major manufacturers including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai, warned on Tuesday that sales of new and used vehicles may be halted on July 1. The group said automakers are implementing protections under California’s 2024 law aimed at preventing abusers involved in domestic violence from tracking survivors, but some elements are “impossible” to meet this year. California’s law requires a process for drivers under restraining orders to submit documentation and request termination of another driver’s remote access within two business days. It also mandates an in-vehicle option to turn off location access. California is the largest U.S. auto market, at about 10% of sales.