Broadcast Leaders Criticize Tesla's FM Radio Decision
Tesla's removal of FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has sparked criticism from broadcasters, who warn that it jeopardizes public safety and consumer choice.
Industry leaders, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), are concerned about the implications of this decision, which makes Tesla the first major automaker to eliminate over-the-air radio entirely.
- Tesla phased out AM tuners starting in 2020.
- 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.
Free, local radio is not a luxury.
According to NAB Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley, this decision underscores the urgency of legislation to protect broadcast access in cars.
Author's summary: Tesla faces backlash for removing FM radio from new models.
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