Tesla Model Y first to pass NHTSA’s new ADAS tests — but they test the basics

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By Fred LambertMay 7, 2026, 11:18 pm363 ptsTrendingTop
NHTSA announced today that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass its new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) benchmark tests under the updated New Car Assessment Program. The agency framed it as a milestone for vehicle safety. The announcement is real progress, and credit where credit is due…

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