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US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation requiring new vehicles to include AM radio as standard equipment, representing an unusual cross-sector regulatory push for legacy technology in modern automotive manufacturing.

Background

AM radio has been progressively removed from newer vehicles as digital streaming becomes dominant, but this legislation aims to preserve the technology for emergency broadcast systems and accessibility purposes.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Sep 17, 2026 at 06:37 AM
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5.0 / 10