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  1. Advocates are pushing for rulemaking regarding AM radio protection in vehicles, involving the House and the FCC.
  2. Legislation has been introduced that seeks to protect broadcast interests by requiring manufacturers to maintain AM radio standards in their vehicles.

House Passes Bill Mandating AM Radio in New Passenger Vehicles

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What happened

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The House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, which would require AM radio in new passenger vehicles and is now awaiting a decision from the Senate. Manufacturers, including BMW, Mazda, Tesla, and Volkswagen, have stopped including AM radio in electric vehicle models over the past decade. Gary Shapiro, executive chair of the Consumer Technology Association, opposed the bill, calling it an unnecessary government mandate.

From kjzz.org, arizonadailyindependent.com

Why it matters

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The legislation aims to protect broadcast interests by requiring manufacturers to maintain AM radio standards in vehicles. This comes as manufacturers have removed the technology from certain vehicles, citing that electric vehicle technology can cause interference with AM radio waves. The mandate would require manufacturers to potentially redesign vehicles or invest in engineering solutions.

Legislation has been introduced that seeks to protect broadcast interests by requiring manufacturers to maintain AM radio standards in their vehicles.

From kjzz.org, arizonadailyindependent.com

Who's involved

  • House of RepresentativesThe legislative body that passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025.
  • Consumer Technology AssociationThe Consumer Technology Association, which opposed the legislative mandate.
  • BMWA manufacturer that has stopped putting AM radio in electric vehicle models.
  • Gary ShapiroThe executive chair of the Consumer Technology Association who opposed the bill.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BMWSpeculative

    BMW might face increased component and engineering costs if regulatory action forces redesigns of its electric vehicles.

  • ToyotaSpeculative

    Toyota might face increased compliance costs and changes to vehicle design if the mandate is enacted.

  • StellantisSpeculative

    Stellantis might face increased component and engineering costs if regulatory action forces redesigns of its vehicles.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Manufacturers oppose AM radio mandate; House passes bill affecting Arizona.1 source
  2. The CTA opposes the legislative mandate requiring AM radio in new vehicles.1 source

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