U.S. to propose ban on Chinese software/hardware in connected cars, Reuters says

The U.S. Commerce Department is expected on Monday to propose prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, Reuters’ David Shepardson reports, citing two sources. The Biden administration has raised serious concerns about the collection of data by Chinese companies on U.S. drivers and infrastructure as well as the potential foreign manipulation of vehicles connected to the internet and navigation systems, the author notes. The prohibitions would extend to other foreign U.S. adversaries, including Russia, the sources said. A trade group representing major automakers including General Motors (GM), Toyota Motor (TM), Volkswagen (VWAGY), Hyundai (HYMTF), and others had warned that changing hardware and software would take time.