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Yes, a heavy keychain can damage your car’s ignition over time
In an email, Michael Brooks, the executive director of The Center for Auto Safety, told VERIFY that GM and Nissan have…
BMW issues recall after Takata airbags blow apart, hurl shrapnel at drivers
“It’s a troubling issue and it makes us wonder, you know, do we need to go back…
US agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators after one blows apart, injuring a driver in Chicago
Companies want to save money by delaying any recalls, Brooks said. “The longer you delay any recall,…
EVs: the future of transportation with a Cyber Hippo weight problem
The concerns is for a growing fleet of much heavier cars colliding with far lighter gasoline cars….
Used-car dealers keep selling vehicles despite safety recalls. We found dozens for sale.
Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, says dealers are putting the responsibility…
New Hyundai test center aims to improve safety
[Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety] says he hopes the testing center makes Hyundai and…
Nation’s top auto safety regulator misses deadline on potentially life-saving new rules for vehicle seats
“The Center is disappointed that NHTSA has been unable to meet the Congressionally mandated deadline and begin…
Why electric vehicle fires are a real pain point for Arizona firefighters
“With this massive rollout and push from the government for electric vehicles, we should have, but we…
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
“Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, questioned why the companies aren’t fixing…