Valid points? They pull out "type approval" as a reason there are legal issues with OTA-updates? I mean... type approval occur with new models/MY, but in between many cars will get software updates to fix issues, but all this is done without re-do type approval. Performing the update OTA or connect the car via a cable to do the same thing in a workshop is no difference. The later is just a bit more complex and cost more for both the customer and the company providing the service.

I just think the auto execs do realize that their organizations are not build up to support this new and more cost efficient way of servicing/improving their cars. They will then find issues with OTA like written in this article. At least until they do it themselves...