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Mazda’s DMCA takedown kills a hobbyist’s smart car API tool (arstechnica.com)
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Mazda is angry a customer used an API in a manner they couldn't control. You can read the DMCA takedown notice here.

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[–] DemBoSain@midwest.social 10 points 1 year ago

Or, it's something they want you to subscribe to. I bought a Subaru, and only later found out the only way to use remote-start was by subscribing to roadside assistance and using an app on my phone.

On the bright side, I can start my car from anywhere in the world...