Broadcast Leaders Criticize Tesla's FM Radio Cut
Tesla's decision to remove FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has sparked criticism from broadcasters.
Industry leaders argue that this move jeopardizes public safety and consumer choice, highlighting the need for legislation to protect broadcast access in cars.
- Tesla is the first major automaker to entirely remove over-the-air radio.
- The company began phasing out AM tuners in 2020.
The timing coincides with Congress considering the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill with over 300 House co-sponsors and a Senate supermajority.
Free, local radio is not a luxury.
The NAB, a key supporter of the AM Act, is among those troubled by the exclusion, says NAB Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley.
Author's summary: Tesla faces backlash for removing FM radio from new models.
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