A proposed U.S. law could require all new vehicles to include AM radio as standard equipment, reversing a decades-long trend of automakers phasing out the technology. The measure aims to ensure broad accessibility to emergency alerts and public broadcasts, despite industry resistance from manufacturers who argue the technology is outdated. While the push highlights concerns over declining AM radio availability in modern cars, automakers maintain that digital alternatives already fulfill these functions. The debate underscores tensions between regulatory priorities and automotive industry practices.
AM Radio May Return to Every New Car Under Proposed U.S. Law, Even as Automakers Push Back Yahoo
