Major automakers, including GM, Ford, and Toyota, are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles over concerns about their connected software and hardware systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that security and reliability risks tied to these vehicles could pose significant threats to national infrastructure and consumer safety. The push comes as tensions rise over technology dependencies and geopolitical competition in the automotive sector. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to address these warnings with legislative action.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Ford, Toyota and others, is calling on Congress to enact a Chinese vehicle ban tied to connected software and hardware concerns.