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The Automobile Debate & Federal Action-Vehicles are currently the biggest battleground for right-to-repair. While standard mechanical parts are easily accessible, modern cars are essentially computers on wheels, and manufacturers often lock down the telematics (wireless diagnostic data beamed directly from the car to the manufacturer).The REPAIR Act & FAIR Act: Two major bipartisan bills are moving through Congress. The federal REPAIR Act focuses explicitly on motor vehicles, aiming to force automakers to share wireless diagnostic data with independent shops. The Fair Repair Act focuses on digital electronics. Executive Actions: In mid-2026, the White House signed high-profile presidential memorandums specifically aimed at protecting the right to fix vehicles using third-party/aftermarket parts and expanding choices for heavy machinery and diesel repair. Simultaneously, the EPA clarified that environmental regulations cannot be used by manufacturers as a legal loophole to lock down diagnostic software.

Jungle Pam Hardy is still alive.

She is the iconic figure known as "Jungle Pam" who was the companion, "backup girl," and sidekick of the legendary Funny Car drag racer, "Jungle" Jim Liberman, in the 1970s.
Here are a few key facts: "Jungle" Jim Liberman's Death: "Jungle" Jim Liberman tragically died in an off-track car accident in 1977.
Jungle Pam Today: Pam Hardy stepped away from the drag racing scene after Liberman's death, but she has continued to keep his memory alive and occasionally makes public appearances at major drag racing events and conventions.
Recent Activity: Reports and interviews confirm her presence at events as recently as 2024 (e.g., the Gatornationals).
"Jungle Pam" Hardy's birth year is cited as 1957 in one source and 1954 in another.