Automakers Phasing Out AM Radio in New Car Models.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Bob Latta and Rep. Greg Pence, has sent a letter to major automakers, including Ford, Tesla, and BMW, urging them to maintain AM radio receivers in their vehicles over safety concerns. The lawmakers argue that AM radio plays a crucial role in emergency communications infrastructure and is a free and potentially life-saving source of information during natural disasters. Automakers are cutting AM radio from new models, particularly electric vehicles, due to added expense and weight, and concerns over electromagnetic interference. The National Association of Broadcasters supports the lawmakers' efforts to keep AM radio in cars.