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US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system

Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said Autopilot is faulty and should…

Valley mom warns drivers after her Kia catches fire on freeway; “our life was turned upside down”

Michael Brooks (Center for Auto Safety) questions whether some of the recall fixes, like installing sensor software…

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…