The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that the later release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new benchmark for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These pass/fail tests – which have recently been added to NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – ensures consumers have the information they need to assess the safety benefits of new technologies.  By including ADAS in these new tests, the agency is also encouraging automakers to prioritize innovations that keep families safe on the roads. “Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in our efforts to provide consumers with the most comprehensive safety ratings ever,” said NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison . “By successfully passing these new tests, the 2026 Tesla Model Y demonstrates the lifesaving potential of driver assistance technologies and sets a high bar for the industry.…