Tesla Model S Ethernet Network Explored

[Morris Minor]

Seems they picked up on the intrusion  - no details on how...

"Some tech savvy Model S owners have located a 4 pin connector (HSD 4 pole M12) on the left side of the Tesla Model S dashboard that turns out to be a disguised ethernet networking port.  After taking apart one end of an ethernet patch cable and trying different pin combinations to connect with the Tesla's port, a networking connection was established between the Model S and a laptop computer."

"The operating system is modified version of Ubuntu"

Read more: http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/tesla-model-s-ethernet-network-explored-possible-jailbreak-in-the-future

[Laconian]

Good on them from reusing good software vs. succumbing to NIH syndrome.