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It’s a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” and even has the same license plate? Officials at an Illinois museum are among the people who would like to know. The Volo Museum near Chicago, which has a replica of the show’s Trans Am that hasn’t moved from its exhibit in years, recently received a $50 traffic ticket from the Big Apple, alleging its car was doing 36 mph (59 kph) in a 25 mph (40 kph) zone in Brooklyn on April 22. The ticket came complete with traffic camera photos showing a black Trans Am with the California license plate KNIGHT, the same plate as the car on the show and the novelty one on the museum’s unregistered car. The license plate is also connected to five other unpaid traffic violations in New York City since late 2024, city records show. How the city linked the plate to the museum was not immediately clear. City officials did not immediately respond to email and phone messages Wednesday. “The fact that we’re legally tied to a movie prop is interesting,” said Jim Wojdyla, the museum’s marketing director. “We’re known for having our Hollywood cars from TV and movies, but I have no idea how we got registered from a ticket in New York to the plates in California to the Volo Museum in Illinois. We’re still trying to figure it out.” The museum has requested a hearing challenging the ticket. “It’s really amusing,” Wojdyla said. “We want to find out who this Knight Rider guy is because, birds of a feather. We just want to know is this from a
TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda made a forceful case Wednesday that the hybrid engine, not the battery-electric vehicle, will define the near future of American driving — announcing plans to introduce 15 new hybrid models across its Honda and Acura brands globally by 2030, with North America as the primary target market. The announcements came during a global business briefing held in Japan, where Honda’s chief executive, Toshihiro Mibe, signaled a deliberate reallocation of engineering and manufacturing resources away from the company’s earlier electric-vehicle timeline and toward what he described as the more immediate path to reducing emissions at scale. “We have made steady progress in the development of hybrid vehicle technologies, where Honda has strengths,” Mibe said, “based on our belief that hybrid models will continue to be the key to addressing environmental challenges.” Two concept vehicles anchored the briefing: a next-generation Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype and a Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype. Neither is a production model, but both are designed to preview the direction Honda intends to pursue with an entirely new hybrid platform and powertrain architecture that the company expects to begin rolling out in 2027. The engineering claims attached to that new system are significant. Honda says it has developed a next-generation version of its two-motor hybrid system — an arrangement the company has refined over more than a decade across models like the Accord and CR-V — that will improve fuel economy by more than 10 percent compared with current-generation hybrids while simultaneously cutting system costs by 30 percent. A newly developed electric all-wheel-drive unit is also part of the package, promising more precise torque delivery to individual wheels than is possible through conventional mechanical systems. For Acura, which has remained largely on the periphery of the electrification conversation while luxury rivals moved aggressively into battery-electric
California regulators have announced a major privacy settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the company unlawfully sold the location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of Californians to two data brokers: Verisk Analytics and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The settlement, subject to court approval, requires GM to pay $12.75 million in civil penalties and imposes significant restrictions on how the company may use, retain, and share consumer driving data. According to the complaint, GM collected the data through OnStar and allegedly failed to provide adequate notice to consumers, despite statements suggesting that driving and location data would not be sold or would only be disclosed for insurance purposes at the consumer’s direction. The settlement highlights the growing privacy risks associated with connected vehicles. As San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins stated, “Modern cars are rolling data collection machines.” Location data can reveal highly sensitive details about a person’s daily life, including where they live, work, worship, receive medical care, or take their children to school. California officials alleged that GM retained driving and location data longer than necessary and then sold it to data brokers that intended to use it for driver-rating products marketed to auto insurers. Although investigators determined that California drivers were likely not subject to increased premiums because California law restricts the use of driving data for insurance rates, the alleged conduct still raised serious concerns under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California’s Unfair Competition Law. The settlement is especially notable because it is the California Department of Justice’s first enforcement action focused on the CCPA’s data minimization principle. Under the settlement terms, GM must stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years, delete retained driving data within 180 days except for limited internal uses or where consumers provide affirmative,
AAA: 968,000 Hoosiers to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend Record travel expected nationally, but higher costs slow year over year growth AAA expects nearly 45 million Americans to travel over the Memorial Day holiday, the highest total on record. However, year-over-year growth is slowing with some states seeing small declines. AAA projects 968,000 Hoosiers will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday including those traveling by auto and other modes. The travel period includes five days, beginning on the Thursday before Memorial Day and ending on Monday. Most Indiana travelers will take road trips, with more than 877,000 expected to drive. Nearly 52,000 will fly, a slight dip from 2025, while more than 106,000 will travel by other modes such as bus, train, or cruise. “Even as overall Memorial Day travel hits new highs nationally, air travel is slightly down in Indiana as travelers are weighing costs and may cause Hoosiers to shorten their trip or choose closer-to-home options,” said Molly Hart, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. Nationally, AAA expects nearly 45 million Americans to travel over the Memorial Day holiday, the highest total on record. However, year-over-year growth remains less than one percent. | Indiana Memorial Day Traveler Totals | |||| | Total | Auto | Air | Other | | | 2026 | 968.010 (+0.1%) | 877,597 (+0.0%) | 51,972 (-1.4%) | 38,440 (+5.1%) | | 2025 | 966,731 (+2.4%) | 877,434 (+2.1%) | 52,723 (+2.4%) | 36,574 (11.3%) | | 2024 | 943,855 (4,8%) | 899,515 (4.6%) | 51,487 (6.7%) | 32,854 (7.8%) | | National Memorial Day Traveler Totals | |||| | Total | Auto | Air | Other | | | 2026 | 44.95 million (+0.4%) | 39.07 million (+0.1%) |
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By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp. Maruti Suzuki planning two new MPVs for India YMC could arrive as a premium electric family car Compact YDB may target urban buyers and small families Maruti Suzuki is planning to expand its MPV lineup in India with two all-new models, codenamed YMC and YDB. Both vehicles are expected to launch by 2027 and will target different types of buyers. The company is focusing heavily on future-ready products under its Vision 3.0 plan. This includes EVs, hybrid vehicles, SUVs, and practical family cars. The upcoming YMC and YDB MPVs are expected to play an important role in this strategy. While the YMC will likely be a premium electric MPV, the YDB is expected to be a smaller and more affordable family car. The upcoming Maruti YMC is expected to be a fully electric MPV. Reports suggest it could share its platform and battery technology with the Maruti e Vitara EV. The e Vitara comes with 49kWh and 61.1kWh battery pack options and offers a claimed range of up to 543 km. Similar battery options could also be used in the YMC. The electric MPV is expected to measure around 4.5 metres in length, which means it should offer a spacious cabin with three rows of seating. Maruti is also likely to give the YMC several premium features such as a large touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, connected car technology, 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS safety features. The YMC could become one of the most premium vehicles in Maruti Suzuki’s lineup. Also Read: 2026 Skoda
Pattison Media launches “resonate” programmatic radio platform Zeno Media has added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support to its ZenoRadio app, extending access to international radio stations into connected-car dashboards. According to the company, the updated app allows users to browse stations by country and access live radio programming from around the world through in-car infotainment systems. Zeno Media says the platform continues to expand with additional stations and regional content. “Audio doesn’t stop when people get in the car,” Morris Berger, CEO at Zeno Media, said. “ZenoRadio is built to remove barriers of geography and discovery, bringing listeners closer to the content that matters most to them.” The app also retains ZenoRadio’s “call-to-listen” feature, which enables users to access stations via a phone number rather than a data stream. The company says the functionality is designed to support listening in bandwidth-constrained environments. In addition to live streaming, the platform includes station discovery tools covering news, talk, music and sports programming from multiple regions and languages. Zeno Media says the expanded in-car functionality creates additional opportunities for broadcasters and advertisers seeking to reach international and diaspora audiences through connected listening environments. The ZenoRadio app is available for iOS and Android devices. These stories might interest you Zeno Media powers streaming for WWHR-FM to expand digital reach
Honda Cars India is set to launch the much-awaited facelift of the current (fifth-generation) City on May 22, 2026. The updated model will have notable design changes and feature additions. Recently, an image of it was leaked online. Based on it, we have created more renders so that you get a better view of the new City. Let’s start with this- a proper front view of the car. The facelift’s front fascia has been redesigned significantly. It has been brought closer to those of global models like the Civic Type R and the new Prelude. In this image, you can see the design of the front grille, headlamps and the bumper. The headlamps continue to be LED units, but are sleeker now, with sharper edges. These now extend inward and merge neatly into a larger grille. The grille itself is new. It gets a mesh pattern and extends along the width of the car, seamlessly connecting the headlamp units. It highlights the facelift’s wide stance. The Honda logo now sits on the bonnet and adds more character to the design. Previously, it used to be placed on the grille section. The lines on the bonnet also seem to have been tweaked. The front bumper is also new. It features more angular elements and looks sportier than before. As can be seen in the second image, the side profile view remains unchanged. The roofline and most of the character lines remain the same as before. The silhouette is instantly recognizable. The facelift will, however, get new wheels. A redesigned tail lamp cluster and new bumper are expected at the rear. Overall, the design has been made sharper and cleaner than before. The car looks much more upmarket. The design changes appear to be evolutionary and keep the familiarity safe. We don’t
On April 20, a Waymo robotaxi traveling a 40-mile-per-hour road in San Antonio, Texas, encountered standing water across the lane ahead. A human driver would have braked, reversed, or found another route. The vehicle did none of those things. It slowed, then continued forward — into a flooded section of roadway that was, in the company’s own words, “untraversable.” The car was swept into Salado Creek. Nobody was aboard. Nobody was hurt. But days passed before the vehicle was recovered from the water. Three weeks later, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit recalled its entire U.S. fleet. The voluntary recall, disclosed Tuesday through documents posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, covers 3,791 Waymo vehicles equipped with the company’s fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems. It is the third recall Waymo has filed since February 2024, and by far the most consequential — both for its scale and for the uncomfortable question it forces into the open: when a self-driving car faces a situation no one fully anticipated, what happens? In this case, it drove into a creek. A Fleet That Grew Faster Than Anyone Knew The recall did something the company had not done voluntarily: it told the world exactly how many cars Waymo is operating. Federal recall filings require a precise accounting of affected vehicles, and the figure — 3,791 — surprised even close observers of the autonomous vehicle industry. Prior estimates, drawn from city-level permitting data, had suggested Waymo was running roughly 800 to 1,000 vehicles in San Francisco and around 500 in Phoenix. The company itself did not publicly acknowledge crossing the 2,000-vehicle threshold until September 2025. The recall number confirms that the fleet has since nearly doubled, making Waymo’s the largest commercial autonomous ride-hailing operation in the world. That growth reflects enormous capital behind the
Museum’s ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn’t gone anywhere in years Museum’s ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn’t gone anywhere in years It’s a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” and even has the same license plate? Officials at an Illinois museum are among the people who would like to know. The Volo Museum near Chicago, which has a replica of the show’s Trans Am that hasn’t moved from its exhibit in years, recently received a $50 traffic ticket from the Big Apple, alleging its car was doing 36 mph (59 kph) in a 25 mph (40 kph) zone in Brooklyn on April 22. The ticket came complete with traffic camera photos showing a black Trans Am with the California license plate KNIGHT, the same plate as the car on the show and the novelty one on the museum’s unregistered car. The license plate is also connected to five other unpaid traffic violations in New York City since late 2024, city records show. How the city linked the plate to the museum was not immediately clear. City officials did not immediately respond to email and phone messages Wednesday. “The fact that we’re legally tied to a movie prop is interesting,” said Jim Wojdyla, the museum’s marketing director. “We’re known for having our Hollywood cars from TV and movies, but I have no idea how we got registered from a ticket in New York to the plates in California to the Volo Museum in Illinois. We’re still trying to figure it out.” The museum has requested a hearing challenging the ticket.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation to ban Chinese-made vehicles and connected car technologies from American roads. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 was introduced with Sen. Bernie Moreno from Ohio. The bill would stop the import, sale and operation of vehicles made in China or other countries considered threats to national security, according to a press release. "China is our greatest adversary. For years, they've bought up our nation's fertile farmland, stolen our intellectual property, and released a worldwide virus killing millions of Americans—all in an attempt to destroy the greatest nation on earth. Now, they're trying to invade our country with spy technologies disguised as cars," Tuberville said. "We must protect the American auto industry and American autoworkers by continuing to promote 'Made in America' policies that will strengthen our national security and our economic future." The bill also targets Chinese-developed software and data systems used in connected vehicles. It would give the Department of Commerce power to identify and block vehicle technologies and parts that pose risks to U.S. economic or national security. "The American auto industry is the backbone of the American industrial economy, we cannot afford to make the same mistakes globalists have made for decades and see these great American companies devastated by predatory and massively subsidized Chinese state enterprises hellbent on the destruction of our economy," Moreno said. The legislation includes a phased rollout. Vehicle and software restrictions would start in 2027, while hardware restrictions wouldn't take effect until 2030. The delay is meant to give U.S. companies time to secure domestic supply chains. The bill also sets up enforcement tools to keep banned technologies out of the U.S. market. The link to the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 is below. AI assisted with the formatting of this
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:32:28 GMT (1778725948164) Tags - News3 v1.0.0 (common) e289f55fac99d27be65d48b6a9b03c6f8f51127b Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Skip to main contentPresident Trump greets President Xi President Trump greets President Xi THE PRESIDENT participates in a greeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Trump visits Beijing with tech CEOs as U.S. automakers watch China trade talks WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Trump arrived in Beijing, China, on an official state visit that could have far-reaching implications for global technology and trade, as American automakers watch closely for any shift in how the U.S. approaches China’s growing auto industry. Trump arrived to fanfare and brought a group of prominent tech executives with him. The business leaders included Nvidia CEO Jenson Huang, the leader of what is considered the world’s most valuable company. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also made the trip on Air Force One. Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook is also in Beijing. “This is going to be a very exciting trip. A lot of good things are going to happen,” Trump said Tuesday ahead of leaving for China. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to address trade and competition over artificial intelligence, with the tech leaders in attendance. The meeting comes as domestic automakers remain wary of Chinese electric vehicles entering the U.S. market. The United States has used tariffs and national security concerns to shield itself from Chinese electric vehicles flooding the market. The vehicles often come with advanced features at an affordable price, but Trump earlier this year signaled openness to a deal that could allow Chinese manufacturing in the U.S. “If they want to come in and build the plant and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that's great. I love that. Let China come in, let Japan come in,” Trump said in January while speaking to the Detroit Economic Club. Ahead of Trump’s trip, bills were introduced in Congress that would ban Chinese “connected vehicles” — cars that have internet access — from being sold in the United States. The proposed restrictions would also cover
Amid Trump trip, Michigan duo latest to float Chinese car ban Washington — A bipartisan duo of Michigan lawmakers is backing a push to ban Chinese vehicles from the United States, adding yet more force behind a widespread effort to keep President Donald Trump from opening the American marketplace to a major competitive threat. Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar of Caledonia and Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor introduced a bill on Monday titled the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which seeks to solidify barriers to China building its U.S. automotive presence on both economic and national security grounds. "This legislation that Debbie and I have introduced shows bipartisan support for doing what must be done to protect manufacturing sector jobs and the American people from China's predatory trade practices and manipulative attacks on American industry," Moolenaar said during a press conference on the new bill. The move came a day before Trump flew to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss, among other topics, international trade between the United States and its chief geopolitical rival. It's the latest in a flurry of public pleas to Trump that allowing Chinese companies to manufacture cars and trucks in the United States would be disastrous for a domestic auto industry that has fallen behind China globally in many key areas. "Unfortunately, there are ... too few, rare bipartisan moments these days in Congress," Dingell said. "And we will fight this with all of our might in a very bipartisan way." Lawmakers and industry insiders have said they do not expect the auto sector to be a part of conversations between Trump and Xi this week, though they have noted that anything is possible when Trump is at the negotiating table. "You never quite know what he's going to
AT&T stock (US00206R1023): Partners with Lexus on 5G connectivity 13.05.2026 - 21:41:31 | ad-hoc-news.deAT&T announced a partnership with Lexus to integrate advanced 5G connectivity into the 2026 ES model, aiming to deliver faster in-vehicle data speeds and improved user experiences. This collaboration underscores AT&T's expanding role in the connected car sector. The stock traded at $25.10, down 0.50%, as of May 13, 2026, according to MarketBeat as of 05/13/2026. As of: 13.05.2026 By the editorial team – specialized in equity coverage. At a glance - Name: AT&T Inc. - Sector/industry: Telecommunications - Headquarters/country: United States - Core markets: US, Latin America - Key revenue drivers: Wireless services, broadband, media - Home exchange/listing venue: NYSE (T) - Trading currency: USD Official source For first-hand information on AT&T, visit the company’s official website. Go to the official websiteAT&T: core business model AT&T operates as one of the largest telecommunications providers in the United States, offering wireless, broadband, and entertainment services to over 100 million subscribers. The company generates revenue primarily through mobility segments, including postpaid and prepaid wireless plans, as well as fiber-based internet services under brands like AT&T Fiber. Its business model relies on network investments to support 5G rollout and spectrum acquisitions, positioning it as a key player in US connectivity infrastructure. Historically, AT&T has diversified into media through ownership of WarnerMedia, though it spun off Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022 to refocus on core telecom operations. This strategic shift, detailed in its 2023 annual report published April 2024, emphasizes debt reduction and network expansion, with mobility revenue comprising about 47% of total sales in Q1 2026 per company filings. Main revenue and product drivers for AT&T AT&T's primary revenue streams come from its Communications segment, which includes wireless services accounting for roughly $32 billion quarterly, based on Q1 2026
It's a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider," and even has the same license plate? Officials at an Illinois museum are among the people who would like to know. The Volo Museum near Chicago, which has a replica of the show's Trans Am that hasn't moved from its exhibit in years, recently received a $50 traffic ticket from the Big Apple, alleging its car was doing 36 mph (59 kph) in a 25 mph (40 kph) zone in Brooklyn on April 22. Other WRAL Top Stories The ticket came complete with traffic camera photos showing a black Trans Am with the California license plate KNIGHT, the same plate as the car on the show and the novelty one on the museum's unregistered car. The license plate is also connected to five other unpaid traffic violations in New York City since late 2024, city records show. How the city linked the plate to the museum was not immediately clear. City officials did not immediately respond to email and phone messages Wednesday. “The fact that we’re legally tied to a movie prop is interesting,” said Jim Wojdyla, the museum's marketing director. “We’re known for having our Hollywood cars from TV and movies, but I have no idea how we got registered from a ticket in New York to the plates in California to the Volo Museum in Illinois. We’re still trying to figure it out.” The museum has requested a hearing challenging the ticket. “It’s really amusing,” Wojdyla said. "We want to find out who this Knight Rider guy is because, birds of a feather. We just want to know
By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp. MG Starlight 560 launch by Diwali 2026 125km range on pure electric The Indian automotive market is shifting towards hybrid powertrains, MG Motor India and JSW Motors are ready to launch plug-in-hybrid vehicles. The MG Starlight 560, which is a rebadged version of the Wuling Starlight 560, has been spotted testing multiple times on the Indian roads, and its design has also been officially patented. The SUV will be offered with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, former likely to arrive before Diwali, 2026. The Starlight 560 PHEV is designed to offer the best of both worlds: a combined range of over 1100km and a usable electric-only mode for city commutes. Expected Launch: October-November 2026, festive season Estimated Price: Rs 20 lakh - 30 lakh Positioning: to be positioned between the MG Hector Plus and the MG Majestor, the new Starlight 560 will directly rival the Mahindra XUV 7XO and the Tata Safari. The biggest USP of the Starlight 560 PHEV is its staggering combined range of over 1100km on a single tank of fuel and a full battery. - It is packed with a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine paired with a powerful electric motor. Unlike mild hybrids, the engine in the system works as a generator or drive the wheels directly. This system optimises fuel consumption to levels that traditional diesel SUVs can’t match. - 125km EV-Only Range: the Starlight 560 has the ability to function as a pure EV, which makes it a game-changer for urban India. It features a 20.5kWh LFP battery pack, and offers a claimed
In this week’s Suits & Settlements, you’ll find the following reports: - Class Action Targets Subaru for Repeated Battery Failures - Judge Throws Out Nissan Leaf EV Fire Risk Lawsuit - Goodyear Seeks FCC Waiver for Next-Generation Smart Tires - GM Pays $12.75 Million in California OnStar Privacy Settlement Class Action Targets Subaru for Repeated Battery Failures. Subaru is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in New Jersey federal court alleging the automaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles with defective electrical systems that prematurely drain batteries, according to Law360. Plaintiffs claim the defect causes batteries to fail unexpectedly, forcing owners to repeatedly replace batteries and, in some cases, leaving drivers stranded when vehicles will not start. The lawsuit alleges Subaru knew or should have known about the issue through warranty claims, customer complaints and dealership service records but failed to adequately correct the problem or warn consumers. The complaint seeks damages along with broader remedies that could include a recall, reimbursement for battery replacements or even vehicle buybacks for affected owners. While battery drain complaints have surfaced periodically across the industry as vehicles become increasingly dependent on complex electronics and always-on systems, the suit argues Subaru’s alleged defect goes beyond ordinary wear and tear and represents a systemic design problem. Subaru has not publicly responded to the lawsuit or admitted wrongdoing. The case adds to a growing number of automotive class actions centered on electrical systems, software management and parasitic battery drain issues as modern vehicles rely more heavily on connected technology, sensors and power-hungry convenience features that continue operating even when the vehicle is turned off. Judge Throws Out Nissan Leaf EV Fire Risk Lawsuit. A California federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Nissan of selling Leaf electric vehicles with defective batteries that plaintiffs claimed created
- A new bill introduced by John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, and Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, is aimed at expanding restrictions on Chinese cars in the U.S. - The bill, introduced on May 11, would effectively ban vehicles from Chinese automakers if they contain China-developed software or connectivity systems. - This news coincides with President Trump's arrival in China this week for a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping. Some in Congress have expressed concern that Trump will entertain the topic of allowing Chinese vehicles to be sold here. A group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced a bill in Congress that would effectively place a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles from being sold in the United States. While an executive order signed by Joe Biden in early 2025 already imposed heavy restrictions, the new bill would codify and expand on the ban, as first reported by Autoweek and explained in a release by the House of Representatives Select Committee on China. For Sale Near You See all results for used cars for sale near 94043 The bill, titled the Connected Vehicle Security Act, was co-signed by John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, and Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat. It joins a companion version of the same Connected Vehicle Security Act introduced last month to the Senate by Sen. Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat. While the wording is similar to that found in former President Biden's January 2025 executive order, the new bill would codify the language into law, as well as determine rules for compliance and enforcement. Specifically, the new bill would restrict Chinese automakers from selling passenger cars in the United States if those vehicles contain any China-developed connectivity software. Officially, the bill covers the sale of vehicles from states deemed