Software & Electronics

Why Teslas keep catching on fire

“Batteries are hopefully going to be getting better over time,” said Michael Brooks, from the Center for…

US probing automated driving system use in 2 Tesla crashes

By Tom Krisher December 22, 2022 Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety,…

Lucid’s High-End EV Is Drawing Safety Complaints. Another Problem for the Stock?

“If you’re broken down on the interstate where you don’t have room to pull over and get…

Elon Musk Wants a Washington
Agency to Embrace the Digital Age

By Keith LaingOctober 26, 2022 A few weeks from now, Tesla will notify owners of almost 1.1…

Jury: Tesla just 1% to blame for teen driver’s fiery crash

Michael Brooks, at the Center for Auto Safety, said other lawsuits are pending against Tesla involving the…

Federal safety agency expands its investigation of Tesla’s Autopilot system.

“This isn’t your typical defect case,” said Michael Brooks, acting executive director at the Center for Auto…

Drivers complain of ‘phantom braking’ on some newer model vehicles, NHTSA investigating

“AEB is all over the place. We’re seeing different results. Some don’t work great at high speeds…

Tesla Steering Wheel and Dash
Feds investigate Newport Beach Tesla crash that killed three

The Center for Auto Safety says the technology’s rollout may have been premature. By CBS Los Angeles…

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…

Tesla braking issues spur second U.S. probe related to Autopilot

“While it’s encouraging to see NHTSA’s recent enforcement actions after years of turning the other way, Tesla…