Toyota Lifts the Veil on Its Guardian Driver-Assist System
It&#x27;s getting harder to buy a car without crazy stuff.<p>I just want a car.<p>I got one that wants to take over steering, disturbing me as I drive. I disabled that. It also wants to slam on the brakes whenever it gets confused. That misfeature must be disabled every time I start the car. Then there is the built-in cellular data and GPS and the microphone and at least 3 cameras. Yes, they are tracking me, and if they don&#x27;t do worse already then it&#x27;s just an involuntary software update away.<p>Some day this will be hacked, and millions will die. That will be a memorable day.