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Ford has spent 18 months trying to fix quality problem that’s costing company billions
“We’ve never had a manufacturer have this many recalls at this point in the year,” said Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety in Washington, D.C. “From an outsider looking in, it looks like Ford has a quality disaster on its hands, if you’re not aware of the work NHTSA has done to…
Recalled without repairs: Why some drivers still can’t get dangerous Takata airbags fixed
“Here we are, two-and-a-half years after the initial recall was announced and they’re still having a parts availability problem,” said Michael Brooks, the executive director of the Center for Auto Safety. “That’s pretty clearly a mess up on the part of the manufacturer.” By Susan Campbell July 18, 2025 Keelyn Steffes and her little yellow…
Trump’s auto safety pick promises rapid self-driving deployment
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Washington-based Center for Auto Safety, which advocates for stringent regulations, noted that during Morrison’s earlier tenure at NHTSA, the agency rolled back safety standards and halted probes of carmakers utilizing autonomous vehicle technology that were initiated by the Obama administration. “We think it is reasonable to expect more of…
Tesla has date in mind for Austin Robotaxi launch: Report
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, is quoted as saying the autonomous tech is “not even close” to being ready for public use. By Mack Shaw May 28, 2025 Elon Musk is planning to begin Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a report from Bloomberg. The new service…
EV Uncertainty: How Trump’s charging station funding freeze is affecting the DC area
“Without that infrastructure and without that federal support, it means that a lot more of the burden is going to be on states in that area,” said Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety. By Susan Hogan, Rick Yarborough, Carlos Olazagasti, Steve Jones May 15, 2025 For a while, the road to driving a…
Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Because the Back Seat Is Too Big
“Installing trim to reduce available seating space is clearly the cheapest fix for VW, but as an owner you are left scratching your head,” said Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety. “Do I get a recall repair that ultimately just reduces the amount of space available to rear seat passengers?”…
Revised Crash Reporting Rules Ease Burden on Tesla, Raise Safety Concerns Among Experts
Consumer protection groups and automotive safety advocates have expressed alarm at the rule change. Michael Brooks, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety, warned that excluding less severe incidents from reporting could hinder the early detection of systemic flaws in ADAS systems. “These lower-severity crashes still offer vital clues about the safety performance of…
Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change
“The less restrictive reporting requirements mean some crashes that don’t involve fatalities or serious injuries will no longer be collected by NHTSA as part of the SGO,” Michael Brooks, Executive Director at the Center for Auto Safety, said in a statement. “While these crashes may be of a lower severity, they could be very important…
US Auto Safety Agency That’s Probing Tesla Cuts 4% of Staff
“Public safety should never be threatened at the political chopping block, particularly when clear conflicts of interest are in play,” Michael Brooks, executive director of the Washington-based Center for Auto Safety, which advocates for stringent regulation. By Keith Laing February 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) — The US agency that regulates the auto industry has laid off…