U.S. to add features to vehicle crash ratings


By Xia Lin

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government's automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday that it has finalized the changes, which were required by Congress under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

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