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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…

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…

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…

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…

NHTSA culls 4% of staff as DOGE cuts hit auto safety agency
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, told the Free Press in November that…

New Stellantis self-driving system would let you watch movies. What you need to know.
Michael Brooks, executive director of the advocacy group Center for Auto Safety, said he envisions the same…

Robot, take the wheel: What you need to know about autonomous vehicles rolling out across the U.S.
Regardless of what happens to that directive, Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety,…

How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a non-profit consumer advocacy group, said some…

Tesla, Waymo will add more robotaxis to city streets
Brooks is not optimistic about the future for robotaxis. “It may just be, at least for the…