Trump’s Transportation Department Releases Model Year 2027 Vehicle Testing List for 5-Star Safety RatingsSelected models will face crash tests, ADAS evaluations, and new[...]

The U.S. Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released its model year 2027 vehicle selections for the New Car Assessment Program's 5-Star Safety Ratings.

Testing Breakdown:

• Crash Safety: 23 vehicles will undergo frontal, side, and rollover crash tests for the agency's annual safety evaluation, with safety ratings covering 87% of all new vehicles.
• Pedestrian Protection: 18 vehicles will be evaluated under the agency's brand-new pedestrian protection assessment.
• Driver Assistance: 10 vehicles will be tested across five advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS): automatic emergency braking, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, and blind spot intervention.

Under Secretary Duffy, NHTSA is empowering automakers to invest in technology advancements that will make cars safer and more affordable for American families.

"For more than 30 years, NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings have helped families choose the vehicle that's right for them," said NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison . "Our 5-Star Safety Rating program also rewards automakers who continuously innovate to improve safety by adding lifesaving technologies to their vehicles."

Performance assessments and ratings will be available at NHTSA.gov/Ratings once testing and quality control of test data are complete. The Five-Star crash test ratings can also be seen on the window stickers of new vehicles.

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