Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio Sparks Backlash
Industry leaders are criticizing Tesla's decision to eliminate FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims, citing concerns over public safety and consumer choice.
Tesla's move makes it the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely, after phasing out AM tuners in 2020.
- The decision has drawn criticism from broadcasters, who warn that it puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
- The move comes as Congress considers the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
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NAB Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley expressed concerns over the exclusion, as the NAB is a key supporter of the AM Act.
Author's summary: Tesla cuts FM radio, sparking industry backlash.