United States To Restrict Certain Foreign Connected Vehicle Manufacturers ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released a Cabinet-protected brief on connected vehicle security risks, following US restrictions on certain foreign manufacturers. The document indicates the Department is leading Australian Government discussions on connected vehicle risks. Key data points include projections that 95% of new vehicles sold globally will be internet-connected by 2030, with 15.9% of new vehicles sold in Australia this year sourced from Chinese vendors. The brief notes continued public interest in connected vehicles in the context of ongoing US actions to restrict foreign CV manufacturers, though substantial portions remain redacted under Cabinet confidentiality provisions.