US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

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What happened

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

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  • The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:37:08 UTC.

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