Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s eight-point ADAS test
NHTSA’s updated NCAP adds pass/fail tests for advanced safety features, with the 2026 Model Y satisfying criteria across four integrated systems
The US Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the later-release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to meet the agency's new benchmark for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems.
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