(Bloomberg) — U.S. safety regulators proposed a remake of the 5-star crash-test ratings system for automobiles to take into account new technology—and new test dummies.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's ratings, first issued in 1978, have proven influential with consumers and are often cited by carmakers in advertisements.
NHTSA now plans to add a test to simulate a frontal collision from an angle, give an automaker credit for the use of advanced crash-avoidance technology and designs to reduce pedestrian accidents. The agency will also issue ratings with half-star increments and adopt the use of high-tech crash-test dummies that can more accurately measure potential injuries in car crashes.
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