U.S. 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 addresses concerns about data collection by Chinese companies and potential foreign manipulation of U.S. vehicles. The proposed regulations would prohibit the import and sale of vehicles from China that contain key communications or automated driving systems. The public will have 30 days to comment on the proposal. If approved, the software ban would take effect in the 2027 model year, while the hardware ban would start in January 2029.