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

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

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 — Tesla passed all eight ADAS evaluations. But the context around this news is important, and it paints a more nuanced picture than the press release suggests. more…

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