# NHTSA revises SUV and pickup classification from 2030

> The NHTSA is preparing a revision of vehicle classification rules in the United States: starting with the 2030 model year, SUVs, crossovers and minivans will have to meet stricter criteria to be classified as light trucks. This change could reshape the US market and automakers' strategies.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: notable) in États-Unis, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 12:36. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 12:36.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: États-Unis
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 12:36
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 12:36
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3212-nhtsa-revises-suv-and-pickup-classification-from-2030

## Sources (1 articles)

- [USA, cambia l'omologazione di SUV e pick-up: dal 2030 saranno più rigidi i criteri per i light truck](https://www.automoto.it/news/usa-cambia-lomologazione-di-suv-e-pick-up-dal-2030-saranno-piu-rigidi-i-criteri-per-i-light-truck.html) — automoto.it, 3 November 2026 at 12:36

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