Automakers including GM, Ford, and Toyota are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles, citing security risks linked to their connected software and hardware systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that potential vulnerabilities in these technologies could pose national security threats. The push comes amid growing concerns over foreign influence in critical infrastructure, including automotive networks. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to address these warnings through 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.