These clever active beam headlights are finally coming to America

Audi says its upcoming Q9 SUV will be the first U.S. model to use its latest adaptive beam headlights.

The technology has long been common in Europe and Japan, but U.S. rules had limited headlights to basic low- and high-beam systems.

After years of lobbying and testing, NHTSA approved the safer, glare-reducing lights for U.S. use.

The shift could improve nighttime visibility and modernize outdated automotive lighting regulations.