> I am just waiting untill car companies as "platform owners" start preventing you from driving to areas they don't like, or exceeding speed limit.

Maybe just don’t buy that car then?

Just like I should buy a phone without a restrictive app store installed by default that bans apps capriciously?

Exactly, if you don't like the way Apple does things don't buy an iPhone and don't develop software for iPhones. Very simple.

My point was that Android is the same deal.

Then don’t buy that washing machine... how is this hard to understand?

And eventually your only option will be to live in a cave.

> Afterall, you just paid for the car, they still own the software that controls the engine.

They do this to an extent already.

Aftermarket ECU Tunes can often invalidate your warranty.

Most OEM infotainment headunits are not user upgradable.

GPS Maps must be refreshed through the dealer.

In the US there is a governor that limits how fast a car can go.