US plans ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles

The U.S. Commerce Department plans to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles. This move is driven by national security concerns regarding data collection and potential foreign manipulation. The proposed regulations would prohibit the import and sale of vehicles from China that contain key communications or automated driving systems. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days before finalizing the rules. If approved, the software ban would take effect in the 2027 model year, while the hardware ban would start in January 2029. The Commerce Department has not commented on the proposal.