Volvo Gets Approval to Continue Importing Connected CarsMarc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Volvo has received approval from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) to continue importing "connected vehicles."The carve-out allows Volvo to skirt the import crackdown under a U.S. rule called Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles.Without the approval, Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holding, would be effectively barred from importing the majority of its lineup into the United States.Volvo has announced that, in spite of some previous worries, it will be allowed to continue importing vehicles into the United States. The automaker, which is majority owned by the Chinese firm Geely Holding, imports a large chunk of its inventory to the United States.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Near the end of his term, President Joe Biden implemented a strict ruleset effectively barring the vast majority of vehicles built by Chinese automakers, as part of a crackdown on cars and software that originate from China. Despite the limitations, Volvo announced that the company has now received approval from the United States government to continue importing vehicles into the United States.AdvertisementAdvertisementSpecifically, Volvo heard back in the affirmative from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS). The approval means that even with its ownership, Volvo will be able to skirt the regulations laid out in the "Securing the Information and Communication Technology and Service Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles" rule that took effect in March for 2027 model year and later vehicles."Under the rule, Volvo Car USA was required to follow a process with the U.S. Department of Commerce to obtain a specific authorization for the continued import and sale of connected cars in the U.S.," Volvo wrote in an official statement. "The process is carried out on a case-by-case basis, and the issuance of a specific authorization follows constructive discussions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and other U.S. officials regarding Volvo Cars' governance, technology, and data security."The automaker cleared the important hurdle, even as some lawmakers propose stricter regulations that would make it tougher to bring Chinese vehicles into the U.S. Several members of Congress proposed a bill in May that would effectively serve as a permanent ban on any Chinese car from entering the country, let alone being sold here.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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