By 2026, a federal mandate will require all new vehicles to have a cellular kill switch. Your next car won't be yours; you'll just rent the software. Deep within the 2021 Infrastructure Bill is a requirement for advanced impaired driving technology. The engineering truth is that there is a Trojan Horse for complete cabin surveillance and a remote engine kill switch. From automakers locking heated seats behind monthly subscriptions to the John Deere monopoly, corporate greed and government overreach are permanently ending true vehicle ownership. If you buy a 2026 truck, a software glitch could cause your engine to brick at 65 mph, and you won't be allowed to fix it yourself. Today, we perform a forensic audit on the death of the independent American mechanic, why modern cars are unfixable, and why the "Dumb Car Premium" is about to make your pre-2015 analog truck the most valuable asset in your driveway.
