Will a Scramble for Airwaves Dent Talking Cars?

In 1999, the Federal Communications Commission set aside a separate band of airwaves for vehicle-to-vehicle communications, or V2V, but the auto industry has yet to use it.

Most auto makers are testing connected vehicles, but General Motors is the only auto maker to disclose a firm plan to launch one for U.S. drivers, and even then details are sparse. Now, a threat is now looming over the spectrum. Cable, telecommunications and other technology companies want auto makers to cough up a portion of these airwaves for broader use. The car companies are trying to show that they are taking action.