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Victims’ families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, says change needs to happen to save…
Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns
Michael Brooks, executive director for the Center for Auto Safety, said NHTSA should immediately establish standards for…
Tesla Doors Probed by US Regulator After Trapping Occupants
The latest NHTSA action focuses on “a very narrow segment of Tesla vehicles” and doesn’t adequately address…
A Strange Gas-Pumping Defect Is Making $100,000 Corvettes Go Up in Flames
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said one potential issue is that a…
Man escapes car fire while driving, warns others about potentially deadly risk with recalls
So, what can you do? Brooks says, don’t wait for letters in the mail. Register with the…
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…