Automakers including GM, Ford, and Toyota are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns over connected software and hardware security risks. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that potential vulnerabilities in these systems could pose national security threats. Industry leaders warn that without legislative action, the U.S. could face increased exposure to cyber threats linked to foreign vehicle imports. The push highlights growing tensions between automotive innovation and geopolitical security priorities.
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.
