Pirelli's Cyber Tire, introduced last year to collect driving data, faces potential restrictions in the US due to its Chinese investor and data collection concerns.
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security warned Pirelli in an April 25 letter about potential restrictions on the sale of connected car technology from China, affecting the Cyber Tire.
While details of the potential restrictions are unclear, automakers using the high-tech tires may need special authorization to sell vehicles equipped with them.
The rule could impact automakers such as Polestar, Ford, Nissan, Volvo, and Volkswagen Group of America, potentially hindering their ability to sell cars in the US market.