"Tesla made a change to the Cybertruck, and nobody noticed. But to be fair, nobody could have, but it was revealed by the program's lead engineer that it was aimed toward simplifying manufacturing through a minor change in casting. After the Cybertruck was given a Top Safety Pick+ award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), for its reputation as the safest pickup on the market, some wondered what had changed about the vehicle."
"We made a minor change on the casting for manufacturability in April. Our Internal testing shows no difference in crash result but IIHS only officially tested the latest version - Wes (@wmorrill3) December 17, 2025 The change is among the most subtle that can be made, but it makes a massive difference in manufacturing efficiency, build quality, and scalability. Morrill revealed Tesla's internal testing showed no difference in crash testing results performed by the IIHS."
"The 2025 Cybertruck received stellar ratings in each of the required testing scenarios and categories. The Top Safety Pick+ award is only given if it excels in rigorous crash tests. This requires 'Good' ratings in updated small and moderate overlap front, side, roof, and head restraints. Additionally, it must have advanced front crash prevention in both day and night. Most importantly, the vehicle must have a 'Good' or 'Acceptabl"
A minor change to the Cybertruck's casting was implemented in April to improve manufacturability. Internal testing indicated no difference in crash results after the change. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested the latest version and awarded the Cybertruck a Top Safety Pick+ after stellar ratings across required scenarios. The award requires 'Good' ratings in updated small and moderate overlap front, side, roof, and head restraints and advanced front crash prevention in both day and night conditions. The casting change is subtle but improves manufacturing efficiency, build quality, and scalability while maintaining demonstrated safety performance.
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