The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking to postpone updates to its New Car Assessment Program, raising concerns about ongoing delays in safety evaluations for vehicles. Critics argue this move reflects a broader trend of sluggishness within the agency, potentially leaving consumers with outdated safety standards. The proposal comes as automakers and safety advocates push for more timely assessments to reflect modern vehicle technologies. Whether the delays will be approved and how they could impact consumer protections remain key questions.
NHTSA is proposing delays to the already laggard New Car Assessment Program, part of a larger pattern of tardiness by the agency.
