Auto Defects
US traffic deaths fall slightly in Q2 but remain high
By Tom Krisher and Hope Yen, Associated PressSeptember 19, 2022 [su_quote]“What it may be is that we’re…
The sobering reality: We must get off this road of destruction
By Beverly BeckhamAugust 17, 2022 [su_quote]Michael Brooks, acting executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a…
The car crash crisis
[su_quote]In the United States, there is “a conflicting culture” around cars, Michael Brooks, Acting Executive Director of…
WESH 2 Investigates: Sunroofs suddenly exploding, terrifying drivers
“It’s only a matter of time before someone does die,” Michael Brooks of the Center For Auto…
Driver-assist NHTSA crash data called limited, useful
“I think what this data does, in a way, is it requires manufacturers who may have been…
3G shutdown coming at cost to car safety features
Michael Brooks from The Center for Auto Safety said the impact to safety features is a big…
Automatic-Braking Failures Sow Doubts Over Safety Tech’s Rollout
“We need a federal safety standard that ensures proper” automatic braking system performance, said Michael Brooks, acting…
Tesla’s recalls keep piling up. No one’s sure what happens next.
While NHTSA is upping its scrutiny of Tesla’s releases, the company continues to “play a little fast…
3G shutdown means many Georgia drivers lose car safety features this month
Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety said impacted drivers should be frustrated because features like…
Recall issued for hundreds of thousands of Kias, Hyundais over fire risk
“It’s hard to ignore if you have that vehicle and you know that you might be putting…