Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio Sparks Backlash
Tesla's elimination of FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has drawn criticism from broadcasters, who warn that the move puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
- The change makes Tesla the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely.
- This 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, the exclusion of FM radio is a misguided decision.
Author's summary: Tesla cuts FM radio, sparking broadcaster backlash.