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, who warn that it poses risks to public safety and consumer choice.
Industry leaders are speaking out against the move, which makes Tesla the first major automaker to eliminate over-the-air radio entirely, after phasing out AM tuners in 2020.
- The change coincides with Congress considering the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is among those troubled by the exclusion, as a key supporter of the AM Act.
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Author's summary: Tesla faces backlash for removing FM radio from new models.
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Radio Ink — 2025-10-27