Thursday, May 07, 2026

Tesla Model Y 2026 is first car to meet new US driver assistance safety benchmark

Good news! When are we getting rid of the steering wheel and breaks?

"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday that the later release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to meet the agency’s new benchmark for advanced driver assistance systems.

Four pass-fail tests were added to the agency’s safety ratings program, assessing a car’s automatic emergency braking for pedestrians, blind-spot warning, blind-spot intervention, and lane assist, a feature that helps keep the vehicle in the lane.

The new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025. ..."

Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new US driver assistance safety benchmark | TechCrunch

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