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Driverless cars hit a regulator gap
“The design and construction of an autonomous vehicle, and driver competency is intertwined,” said Michael Brooks, executive…
What a Car Recall Notice Means and What to Do
“While NHTSA isn’t out there actively doing recalls, they’re influencing manufacturers behind the scenes and pushing them…
Tesla Autopilot verdict sends a chill across the industry
“Right now, there are no regulations at all around this technology — no requirements for driver monitoring…
A Steep Mountain Drive, a Brake Failure and a Volvo Recall
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said he hasn’t traditionally seen a fix…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…