US Government Orders Automakers to Disregard Massachusetts' Right-to-Repair Law

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has told automobile manufacturers not to comply with Massachusetts' "right to repair" law, which requires them to boost access to telematic vehicle data. The NHTSA said the law "conflicts with and therefore is preempted" by federal law and poses significant safety concerns. The law's supporters have hoped that it will broaden access to vehicle information to give consumers more choices when they need repairs.