The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, authored by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, seeks a permanent ban for Chinese-made vehicles and connected automotive technologies. The legislation, which sets its sights on issues related to national security, automotive manufacturing, supply chains, connected-vehicle data, and competition, is sponsored in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno […]
Polestar Exits the American Market as New Jersey Dealer Files $25 Million Lawsuit
Polestar will halt new vehicle sales in America beginning with the 2027 model year-the company does not plan to obtain certification required by the federal Connected Vehicle Rule. As a subsidiary of China’s Geely and with its vehicles predominantly manufactured in China, Polestar found itself within new American legislation targeting connected software and hardware involving […]
Polestar’s U.S. Exit: A Look at the Cars and Deals Left Behind
The electric vehicle industry moves quickly, but even by its standards, Polestar’s decision to leave the U.S. market is a major development. Known for its Scandinavian styling, premium interiors, and performance-focused electric vehicles, the Swedish automaker had steadily built a loyal following among American buyers. News that the company will stop selling new vehicles in […]
Polestar’s Forced US Exit: The Ruling, The Cars, The Final Offers
After a relatively peaceful few years following Tesla’s dominant rise to fame in the United States’ nascent EV market, that environment is poised for upheaval again this time not because consumers want or don’t want a car or that battery makers just unveiled the ultimate cell. Now, the only real variable to influence America’s EVs […]
Toyota’s Connected Cars and the Lawsuit Over Driver Data Sharing
Modern cars are far more than just transportation devices. Connected technologies allow the modern vehicle to perform tasks not too dissimilar to the smart devices many of us use in everyday life. Connected cars provide services such as entertainment and navigation, safety features and remote control over vehicle systems, but with this new range of […]