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Auto Defects
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…
Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 485,000 more vehicles over fire risk
Michael Brooks, the Acting Executive Director with the Center for Auto Safety, said the companies should have…
Why Tesla won’t stop
“NHTSA has kind of been playing a game of cat and mouse with Tesla for a number…
Tesla’s recall of over 800,000 vehicles in US is ninth in three months.
“Tesla is clearly facing more stringent regulatory oversight in recent months than it has previously been subject…
Hyundai and Kia Engine Fire Investigation Updated
NHTSA granted the Center for Auto Safety’s petition to investigate the engine fires and opened two formal…