Advance Notice: Briefs Slotkin bill banning Chinese autos moves out of U.S. Senate committee with bipartisan support WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 11: Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) walks into the Senate Chamber on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Two opposing health care bills intended to avert rising health care premiums have failed. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Drawing on data security and economic competitiveness concerns, members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that would ban Chinese vehicles equipped with wireless communication capabilities from being sold or operated on American soil. Introduced by U.S. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 aims to protect the U.S. auto industry, while ensuring vehicles with software or hardware linked to China or other adversarial nations cannot be used to collect data in the states. “Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and transmit that data back to Beijing,” Slotkin said in a statement. “The Chinese Communist Party’s playbook of heavily subsidizing their product and underselling the competition puts Michigan’s auto industry and millions of American workers at risk. I’m proud to see my bill advance out of committee today with unanimous bipartisan support, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Senator Moreno, the American auto industry, and labor to get it over the finish line.” If passed into law, restrictions on connected vehicles and software would take effect in 2027, with restrictions on hardware taking effect in 2030. The legislation also establishes procedures for compliance, binding rulings for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and civil penalties to ensure any prohibited items are kept out of the country. The legislation also earned support from Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers. “The
Jul 22, 2026 · via michiganadvance.com
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday that would ban Chinese-linked vehicles from the American market — and could also bar Mercedes-Benz from selling cars in the United States. The Connected Vehicle Security Act sets a 15% foreign-ownership threshold that could ensnare Mercedes-Benz, which has nearly 20% Chinese investment The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday that would ban Chinese-linked vehicles from the American market — and could also bar Mercedes-Benz from selling cars in the United States. The bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act would bar Chinese-linked vehicles equipped with wireless technology from being imported or sold in the United States starting in January 2027. The bill covers vehicles linked to Russia, Iran, and North Korea as well, according to Reuters. The measure's provision barring companies with more than 15% Chinese ownership creates a complication for Mercedes-Benz. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz cautioned that the 15% ownership provision, if left unchanged, would effectively shut Mercedes-Benz out of the American market given that Chinese investors hold close to 20% of the company, according to Reuters. Sen. Bernie Moreno noted that Mercedes-Benz would be given until 2030 to come into compliance and that the company could apply for waivers during that period. Chinese government-owned BAIC holds a 9.98% stake in Mercedes-Benz — its single largest individual shareholder — while Chinese billionaire and Geely founder Li Shufu controls an additional 9.69% through an investment vehicle, bringing combined Chinese ownership to roughly 19.67%, as reported earlier. Mercedes-Benz employs more than 11,000 people across U.S. facilities, including a large assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that has produced more than 4.5 million vehicles since opening in 1997. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Moreno and Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, is designed to give permanent legal standing to rules finalized under President Joe Biden
Jul 22, 2026 · via qz.com
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Conyers police arrest 2 suspects in connection with car break-ins
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Conyers police have arrested two suspects following a vehicle pursuit connected to multiple car break-ins.
On Tuesday night, officers responded to a report of someone breaking into a car at the Comfort Inn at 1363 Klondike Road. Police found the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the scene and chased it into DeKalb County after the driver allegedly failed to yield.
Officers conducted a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. One suspect escaped on foot, and the other two suspects have been taken into custody. Police have not found the third suspect.
The caught suspects have been identified as Marco Harris, 19, and Anthony Dunn, 20. The two are being held at Rockdale County Jail.
Investigators believe the suspects may be connected to at least 12 other car break-ins reported at three separate hotels.
Officers urge anyone with any information about the incident or the suspects to contact the Conyers Police Department.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with Atlanta News First for more updates.
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USTR Presses for Tighter Auto Rules of Origin in USMCA USTR has recommended tightening USMCA automotive rules of origin, citing a shrinking US content share in vehicles assembled in Mexico and Canada and regional dependence on chips, circuit boards and display panels from non-market economies. The push arrives as the treaty enters annual reviews through 2036 and Mexico faces 25% duties on non-qualifying vehicles and parts. Automakers including Volkswagen, Nissan, General Motors and Toyota, along with tier-one and SME suppliers and steel and aluminum producers, face higher compliance costs, while congressional analysts question the executive's authority to alter origin rules without legislative approval. Vehicles built in Mexico may soon have to clear a higher North American content bar. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has formally recommended that the automotive rules of origin in the USMCA be made stricter during the treaty's review cycle, targeting a regime that already sets the toughest content thresholds of any trade agreement currently in force. For Mexico, where close to eight of every ten exported vehicles head to the US market, the recommendation carries direct consequences for plant allocation, supplier contracts and tariff bills. The country's automotive complex is already operating under duties of 25% on vehicles and parts that fall outside the treaty's thresholds, and US purchases of Mexican vehicles and auto parts dropped US$4.87 billion in the 1Q26 against the same months of 2025. What USTR Is Asking For The recommendation appears in the third of five reports the agency must submit to the US Congress under statute, each assessing how the treaty has performed for the automotive sector. Three arguments carry the case. The first is dilution. USTR maintains the US share of content inside vehicles rolling off assembly lines in Mexico and Canada has been sliding rather
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US auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware
A nondescript facility south of Cleveland has become an early staging ground for the auto industry's next supply-chain pivot: replacing vehicle hardware from China. Eagle Wireless, a maker of electronics that was formed in late 2025, is racing to respond to a federal rule that bans certain Chinese connected-car software and hardware in U.S. vehicles by the end of the decade. - REUTERS
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Genesis is building the largest, most expensive vehicle in its history, an electric SUV meant to sit above every G90 and GV80 in the range. The car is the GV90, and the coverage around it has reached for the biggest comparison in the business. One widely shared headline framed it as the brand’s Rolls-Royce moment. Here is the part that framing skips. Genesis has not revealed the GV90. There is no official reveal, no spec sheet, no price, and no confirmed on-sale date. Nearly everything written about the car so far traces to spy photographers, supplier leaks, and a single quote from an unnamed Hyundai executive. That does not make the GV90 vaporware. Genesis showed a striking preview of it two years ago, prototypes have been circling test routes with their production bodywork visible, and the brand has spent the past year telling anyone who will listen that it wants to build cars for buyers who currently shop Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The ambition is real and documented. The car itself is still mostly promise. So this is a preview with the seams showing. What Genesis has confirmed, what the leaks claim, and where the two diverge. Key Takeaways - Not revealed, not on sale. As of mid-2026 the GV90 has no official debut, spec sheet, or price. Everything below is either concept-confirmed or reported through leaks and spy shots. - The preview is the Neolun. Genesis showed the Neolun concept, with pillarless coach doors, in New York in 2024. The production GV90 is widely reported to be that concept made real. - A reported debut, not a confirmed one. A Hyundai official was quoted targeting a September 9, 2026 unveiling, then added that the schedule was “being adjusted internally.” US sales are expected as a 2027 model. - Priced like
Jul 22, 2026 · via theweeklydriver.com
Key Takeaways - Right to repair empowers consumers. It ensures car owners can access repair information and choose service providers, not just dealerships. - Tech advances challenge old agreements. Modern cars’ proprietary software and data collection aren’t covered by past right-to-repair deals. - Legislation falls short. Current bills fail to address critical issues like telematics and software access, maintaining automaker control. - Bipartisan support with consumer focus. The movement appeals across political lines, emphasizing consumer rights and small business support. If you buy something, you should own it. If you own a car, you shouldn’t need permission to repair it. And if you don’t want to DIY, you should be free to choose where you take it for service—like your independent shop down the street, not just a corporate-owned dealership. That’s the real consumer issue at the heart of right to repair. It’s not just about dudes like me tinkering on old trucks in driveways; it’s about stopping automakers from turning your car into a secret scroll only the dealership can decipher. This affects every single car owner in America. Quick Download on Right to Repair in 2026 Here’s the contextual download for anyone wondering why “right to repair” keeps surfacing in the news—and why it matters even if you never plan to touch a wrench. - What it means: Right to repair is the principle that a company selling you a complex product has to make the information, tools, and parts needed to fix it available to you and to independent shops—not just to its own dealers. In plain terms, you should be able to get your car fixed without the manufacturer’s permission. - Why it’s back: Carmakers and the aftermarket struck a truce in 2014, but that deal predates the era of the always-connected, data-collecting car. Automakers have
Jul 22, 2026 · via thedrive.com
Welcome to Deal Central Insider Deal Central Insider is your quarterly source for industry insights, dealer success stories, practical tips, and product updates. Each issue highlights trends shaping the automotive retail landscape and shares ideas dealerships can use to create a more connected buying experience. In This Issue - Meet Buyers Where They Are - Start Deals Earlier. Create More Momentum. - Tip of the Quarter - Dealer Spotlight Masano Auto Group - What‘s New at Deal Central Meet the Buyer Where They Are Today’s car buyer starts the deal long before they walk in. Data from Cox Automotive’s 2025 Car Buyer Journey Study found that 63% of buyers say a blend of online and in-store, omnichannel, would be their ideal experience. Yet about half still complete the entire purchase in person. The opportunity sits in that gap: meet buyers where they’re already shopping and bring them in ready to move. Across more than 20 million leads, dealers using Deal Central are seeing exactly that pattern, deals starting earlier, buyers showing up more often, and paperwork moving faster. Start Deals Earlier. Create More Momentum. Deal Central can help your dealership begin the deal conversation earlier in the buying journey. Instead of waiting until a customer arrives in the showroom, you can start building the deal while the customer is still researching, shopping, or communicating with the store. Why does that matter? Because when you create deals earlier, you’re often better positioned to keep the process moving. Across more than 20 million leads, Deal Central dealers were more likely to have a deal in place before key milestones in the buying journey: - Before first contact: 21.4% vs. 3.2% - Between first contact and appointment: 12.4% vs. 2.0% - Between appointment and showroom visit: 16.2% vs. 2.5% It’s not just that
Jul 21, 2026 · via coxautoinc.com
Developer expands luxury car condo concept to Cincinnati suburb
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Luxury private garage brand Torque Motor Suites is expanding its Cincinnati presence with a new location.
Torque Motor Suites announced in a news release that it is opening garage suites in Blue Ash at 4310 Glendale Milford Road July 29. Torque Motor Suites is a project by Neyer Properties, one of Cincinnati’s largest commercial real estate developers. Torque has another location in Oakley.
The project includes 30 private garage suites ranging from 1,200 square feet to 1,600 square feet and up to 400 square feet on the mezzanine level. The suites include minimum 18-foot ceilings, climate controls, insulated walls and ceilings, LED lighting and a bathroom. Select units have showers.
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Suspect vehicle crashes into 16th Street FreeRide bus in Denver after pursuit
Commerce City police say a suspect connected with an attempted murder case was a passenger in a vehicle that fled into Denver before it crashed into an RTD bus.
According to the Commerce City Police Department, the female passenger is suspected of being an accessory to attempted murder in connection with a shooting in the city on Sunday. That shooting took place at Highway 2 and 72nd Avenue.
The CCPD says officers were pursuing the vehicle the woman was riding in on Tuesday afternoon when it passed into Denver.
The officers reportedly lost sight of it when it entered Denver, and they called off the pursuit. Soon after, the vehicle reportedly crashed into an RTD bus, injuring the driver and the suspect already wanted by the police. Both of them were taken to the hospital for treatment, and the CCPD says they are each facing a number of charges.
Authorities say no one on the bus was injured.
The Denver Police Department closed the intersection of 16th and Champa Street so officers and an outside agency can investigate the scene.
Jul 21, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
Related: New Trucks, AI & Summer Downtime Videos Leaders, Data, and the Future of Mobility | AF News Recaps From Fleet Manager of the Year finalists to connected vehicle privacy and the future of urban mobility, this week's biggest fleet stories are all about where the industry is headed next. Here's your Weekly Cheat Sheet. - The content highlights the finalists for Fleet Manager of the Year, emphasizing leadership excellence in the industry. - Discussions on connected vehicle privacy underscore the importance of data security in evolving mobility solutions. - The future of urban mobility is a focal point, exploring innovative trends and their potential impact on transportation systems. *Summarized by AI The nominees for the 2026 Automotive Fleet awards are officially live. Their accomplishments reflect the evolving role of fleet leaders, who are driving innovation, improving efficiency, and leading organizations through a rapidly changing transportation landscape. That evolution is also changing how fleets think about data. As connected vehicles generate more information than ever before, simply deleting driver profiles is no longer enough. Fleet organizations are being encouraged to develop comprehensive data management strategies that address privacy, security, and vehicle lifecycle considerations long before vehicles leave service. We're also getting a new look at the fleet landscape itself. Fleet Forward 2026 will debut its first registration-based analysis of the nation's largest commercial fleets, providing fresh insights into fleet size, composition, and broader industry trends. And finally, the Fiat Topolino is generating discussion well beyond its compact footprint. While it's not a conventional fleet vehicle, it raises important questions about urban mobility, vehicle right-sizing, and how future fleets may look in dense city environments. Make sure you don't miss future Weekly Cheat Sheet updates and the latest fleet industry news.
Jul 21, 2026 · via automotive-fleet.com
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Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18. Hottle was one of two passengers in the car when it went off the road and hit a culvert in Ijamsville before 3 a.m. The driver, a 19-year-old Frederick man, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the other passenger declined medical treatment, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, which is under investigation, the sheriff's office said. Hottle was a native signer of American Sign Language, and her family members are also deaf. Her parents, Joshua and Ketsi Hottle, shared emotional video statements about her death on social media sites. “Privilege to be your mom, Kaylee Hottle,” Ketsi Hottle wrote on her video post. “I am taking a flight I would never like to take,” wrote Hottle's father. In “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the sequel, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Hottle played an orphaned girl named Jia who sees beyond Kong's threatening appearance and forms a special bond with the monster, communicating with him using sign language. “I’m so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee,” her “Godzilla” co-star Millie Bobby Brown posted on Instagram. Co-star Alexander Skarsgård, who learned ASL to communicate with Hottle, told the pop culture website Junkee in 2021 that he and others were impressed by the young ingenue's professionalism and her ability to quickly incorporate the director's notes into her acting. In a 2024 interview with The Associated Press, Hottle said through an interpreter that she hadn't watched monster movies before she was cast in Godzilla, so her father helped
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nsight’s newly released flagship automotive report forecasts that the global active installed base of vehicles equipped with factory-embedded OEM telematics will reach 583.1 million by 2030, up from 338 million at the end of 2025. That growth trajectory implies a compound annual growth rate of 11.5 percent, a pace that would make the connected car fleet nearly double in size in just five years, transforming what was once a premium feature into a near-universal expectation. A Feature That Became the Default The shift is visible most clearly in how new vehicles are built. Berg Insight found that 83 percent of new cars sold worldwide in 2025 already came equipped with embedded connectivity, up from 79 percent the year before. By 2030, the firm projects that figure will climb to 91 percent of all new vehicles shipped, or roughly 82.6 million cars annually, up from 72.6 million units in 2025. Aftermarket dongles and phone-tethered infotainment systems, once the default way to bring an older car online, are steadily being replaced by connectivity built into the vehicle at the factory. For automakers, the incentive extends well beyond selling subscriptions. Martin Cederqvist, senior analyst at Berg Insight, said manufacturers are increasingly offering core connected services free for extended periods specifically to keep vehicles online. That strategy, he explained, allows carmakers to collect the kind of large-scale usage data that shapes future product development and helps confirm how vehicles are holding up over their full lifespan. The car, in other words, has become a listening device for its own manufacturer, feeding a continuous stream of performance data back to the company that built it long after the sale is complete. The Data Tsunami Behind the Dashboard That constant connection comes at a cost measured in gigabytes. Berg Insight estimates the average connected car consumed
Jul 21, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Polestar Won't Fight US Ban, Effectively Ending Its American Future The automaker says it won't challenge a federal ban on future vehicle sales, despite now building some of its cars outside China. the breakdown - Polestar won't appeal the US government's decision to block future vehicle sales. - The ban stems from new connected-car security rules targeting Chinese software in internet-connected vehicles starting with the 2027 model year. - Polestar will shift its focus to Europe. Polestar is officially giving up on the US market, it seems. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese-backed automaker won't challenge the US government's decision to block future sales of its vehicles. The decision effectively ends the Swedish EV maker’s presence in one of the world's biggest auto markets. Instead of appealing the Commerce Department's ruling or pursuing legal action, Polestar says it will shift its attention elsewhere. "We will instead focus our investments on markets where we have a strong brand position and ability to achieve profitable growth, with a strong weighting towards Europe," Polestar spokesman Michael Ofiara told the WSJ. Ofiara added that the company had held "significant dialogue" with US officials and concluded an appeal was unlikely to succeed. Motor1 reached out to Polestar for an official statement. Polestar 3 Performance Why Polestar Was Banned The Commerce Department's decision to ban Polestar in the US stems from new connected-vehicle security rules. Those rules prohibit Chinese software in internet-connected vehicles beginning with the 2027 model year. US officials argued that cameras, GPS systems, and other connected technologies could pose national security risks if controlled by foreign adversaries. Polestar, which is majority-owned by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said it was denied a special authorization that would have allowed it to continue selling vehicles despite the new rules.
Jul 20, 2026 · via motor1.com