Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban
Summary
Volvo Cars has been granted a specific authorization from the US Department of Commerce under the Connected Vehicles rule, allowing continued import of connected cars despite a 2027 ban on Chinese-linked software. The authorization is issued on a case-by-case basis after discussions about governance, technology, and data security. The move suggests other Chinese EVs may still enter the US market in coming years.