They must all have reached nirvana when they realized they could build in planned obsolescence straight into the platform. No more replacing a tiny belt, now they get to sell a brand new car when the battery goes bad!
I really hope that this regulation from the EU stick and it doesn't get shut down by Germany as usual when they act as an extension of the auto-industry.
A company like iFixit you mean? Both sides can play that game. I'll grant you that McDonalds probably have more money to burn on bribes but still.