Smart Cars, Dumber Moves: US Ban on Chinese Tech Sparks Supply Chain Chaos
As the US swings the cyber-ban hammer on China and Russia, smart-vehicle makers hit a supply chain pothole. The new regulations demand carmakers ditch imported tech from these countries, potentially making your next ride pricier and more secure. The automotive supply chain is in for a bumpy ride!
Hot Take:
Oh great, just when we thought our cars were only vulnerable to bad drivers, now we have to worry about them being hacked by international bad actors too! The US Department of Commerce is playing whack-a-mole with cybersecurity threats, and this time, it’s the automotive industry that’s in the crosshairs. Move over, TikTok, your days as the scapegoat are numbered — we’re now banning entire car technologies from China and Russia! Time to buckle up for a bumpy ride on the supply chain highway!
Key Points:
- The US Department of Commerce introduces regulations banning Chinese and Russian connected-vehicle technology due to cybersecurity concerns.
- The aim is to prevent potential backdoor vulnerabilities and data collection on US drivers.
- Automakers are transitioning to software-defined vehicles, increasing the cyberattack surface area.
- Regulations to be enforced starting with 2027 car models for software, and 2030 for hardware.
- Industry faces challenges in finding new supply chain partners and adapting to new specifications.