Security News > 2024 > February > Chinese 'connected' cars are a national security threat, says Biden

Concerned over the chance that Chinese-made cars could pose a future threat to national security, Biden's administration is proposing plans to probe potential threats posed by "Connected" vehicles made in the Middle Kingdom.

The US president said he's putting the onus for sussing out the reality of the threat posed by Chinese automobiles on the Department of Commerce, which today said it issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on the matter.

"It doesn't take a lot of imagination to think of how foreign government with access to connected vehicles could pose a serious risk to both our national security and the personal privacy of US citizens," said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

Several US automakers, including Ford and GM, already build cars in China for sale in the US market.

Per Motor Trend, nine Chinese automakers have set up shop in Mexico in the past three years, giving Chinese automakers - should they ever decide to pursue an entry in the US market - a direct and easy route in.

In just three short years of sales, Chinese cars have skyrocketed in popularity in Mexico, with around nine percent of vehicles sold in the country coming from Chinese brands.

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