Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently prohibit the sale, import, and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, as well as related hardware and software, in the United States. The request is framed as a response to concerns about the security and integrity of vehicles that can connect to networks and exchange data.
The push comes through the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, an industry group representing major automakers. Quartz reports the group is asking lawmakers to act before the current congressional session ends on Jan. 3, highlighting timing pressure to convert the proposal into law. CNBC likewise describes automakers seeking a permanent ban covering both domestic activity and cross-border trade involving Chinese connected vehicle technology.
While both outlets describe the same core demand and scope of restrictions, they emphasize different aspects of the effort: one focuses on the automakers’ call for a permanent ban, and the other underscores the legislative deadline tied to the session’s end.
