Markey, Cruz Push Automakers on AM
Sens. Ted Cruz. R-Texas, and Ed Markey, D-Mass., sent letters Friday cautioning automakers that have removed or plan to remove AM radio receivers from their cars, said an NAB news release. “Preserving AM radio not only aligns with the growing…
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recognition of its significance but also demonstrates a commitment to public safety and meeting consumer expectations,” said the letters to BMW, Tesla, Mazda, Volkswagen, Polestar, Volvo and Rivian. “We request that you respond to this letter with a commitment to keep AM radio in all your new vehicles.” Markey and Cruz are authors of a bill to require AM reception and playback in all new cars (see 2306060088). “We urge your firm to reconsider any plans to remove AM radio from your vehicles,” said the letter sent to BMW. The letters request responses from the automakers by July 7.