Chances are the last time you listened to a traditional radio was in a car.

Automakers cite costs and technical challenges, but lawmakers say the century-old technology remains essential, especially ...

The number of automakers ditching AM radio is growing, which is concerning lawmakers and regulators who worry about emergency broadcasts and rural access. The number of automakers ditching AM radio is ...

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The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

AM radio is inching closer to becoming a legal requirement on every single car sold in the United States. On September 16, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AM Radio ...

Currently awaiting U.S. Senate approval, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act seeks to make AM radio a mandated requirement of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Lawmakers point ...

In an age where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, it’s hard to justify clinging to outdated modes of communication, especially when superior alternatives exist. This brings us to the ...

With the rise of streaming services, more and more people are moving from turning the dial to tapping the screen. With the decline of terrestrial radio listeners (and the need to trim the fat on ...

AM radio doesn’t get as much love as FM radio, and I definitely understand why. But we underestimate just how influential AM radio has been in the past, particularly when it came to forming the music ...

The House passed a bill that could keep AM radio in new cars. Here’s what it would require and why emergency alerts are central.