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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…