NEW YORK — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing to keep AM radio in the nation’s cars.
The legislation would also require automakers selling cars manufactured before the proposed regulation takes effect to let buyers know if the vehicles don’t come with AM radios.
Supporters of preserving AM radio in cars cite public safety concerns. The bill’s sponsors note AM radio’s historic role in transmitting vital information during emergencies, such as communication during natural disasters, especially to people in rural areas.
“Carmakers shouldn’t tune out AM radio in new vehicles or put it behind a costly digital…
