US Lawmakers Ask Incoming Mexican President to Review Chinese Automaker Risks

U.S. lawmakers concerned about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) access to Americans via connected vehicles have asked Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum to address concerns posed by Chinese automakers with a foothold in Mexico. In an Oct. 1 letter, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) led a group of lawmakers asking Sheinbaum to establish a national review of these CCP-linked manufacturers. All modern vehicles have connectivity features, with hardware and software that allows for internet access and data transmission. Last week, the U.S. Commerce Department proposed a rule aimed at blocking Chinese software and firmware from cars on American roads....