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GM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problem
Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said GM and NHTSA are leaving…
Advocates Call On Congress to Put the Brakes On Reckless Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts
“It’s important to emphasize that future benefits of AVs remain speculative and have yet to be proven…
Some Kia owners question anti-theft software fix after cars were stolen following upgrade
Michael Brooks, with the Center for Auto Safety, says these solutions aren’t enough. He’s among those calling…
Woman’s recalled Jeep bursts into flames on Central Florida highway
“The consumer is basically forced to do their own risk assessment and analysis of the defect to…
‘It was horrible’: Spontaneous fire destroys Central Florida man’s Kia hybrid
The head of the Center For Auto Safety says vehicle fires are rare, but he isn’t surprised…
Three Top US Transportation Agencies Still Don’t Have Permanent Leaders
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said finalization of new regulations has “slowed…
Kia & Hyundai thefts on the rise despite a security fix
Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety said the manufacturers’ fix falls short. “They’ve had the…
‘It’s kind of scary’: Some Jeep owners claim to experience violent wobbles at high speeds
Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety told Deal they’ve received complaints about this wobble issue…
Department of Transportation Inspector General Audit of NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
“NHTSA’s ODI has made progress promoting a safer transportation system for the traveling public by restructuring its…
US turns up pressure on air bag inflator company that refuses a recall despite deaths, injuries
The company, he said, would have a hard time arguing that no more problems will occur. “I…