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TESLA MODEL Y FIRST TO HIT NEW US SAFETY BENCHMARK

Tesla's Model Y has become the first vehicle to meet a new US driver assistance safety rating. The achievement applies to 2026 Model Y vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2025 onward.

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

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