Major automakers, including GM, Ford, and Toyota, are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles over security risks linked to their connected software and hardware systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that potential vulnerabilities in these systems could pose national security threats. The push highlights growing concerns among U.S. lawmakers about foreign influence in critical infrastructure. Industry leaders warn that without safeguards, the risks of cyberattacks or data breaches could escalate.
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.
