California Law May Impact Sale of Connected Cars

A new law in California, effective July 1st, may affect the sale of new vehicles equipped with internet connectivity. The law requires car manufacturers to ensure their vehicles meet certain digital privacy standards. If these standards are not met, the vehicles cannot be sold. This may impact the sale of vehicles from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and other European and Japanese brands.

The law does not directly impact owners of existing vehicles from manufacturers like Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda, including hybrids. However, owners are advised to stay informed about digital privacy features in their vehicles. According to the law, car manufacturers must comply with digital privacy standards to continue selling connected cars in California.

The specifics of the law and its implementation are based on California state regulations.