As tensions between the US and China continue to escalate, the American auto industry is scrambling to remove Chinese-connected car hardware from its vehicles. In response to growing concerns over national security and data privacy, the US government has launched a crackdown on the use of Chinese technology in the automotive sector. Major car manufacturers, including General Motors and Ford, are racing to purge their vehicles of Chinese-made components, such as navigation systems and infotainment software, that have been linked to Chinese state-owned companies. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce the country's reliance on Chinese technology and mitigate the risks of data theft and cyber espionage.
U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push Reuters