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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 are in play,” Michael Brooks, executive director of the Washington-based Center for Auto Safety, which advocates for stringent regulation. By Keith Laing February 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) — The US agency that regulates the auto industry has laid off…
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 he anticipated dramatic changes at NHTSA with the new administration. “If the first Trump presidency is any indication, we will see NHTSA’s now-active rulemaking division come to a screeching halt. I think we only saw two relatively minor…
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 safety issues with AutoDrive that have so far plagued supervised vehicle autonomy. “When a crash is imminent or the computer inevitably experiences a failure, drivers who have bought into the ‘eyes-free, hands-free’ marketing and used these features to…
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, says that industry groups like AVIA have floated suggestions for regulatory standards. He hopes industry groups bring more consumer advocates, academics, and independent safety researchers into the standard-setting process. “We’re not really guaranteed anything coming out of that process…
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 investigations might continue under Trump, but a recall is less likely to happen if a defect is found. “If there isn’t a threat of recall, will Tesla do them?” Brooks said. “Unfortunately, this is where politics seeps in.”…
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 next 20 to 30 years, a matter of [them] replacing ride-share and taxi drivers.” By Dan Zukowski January 30, 2025 Self-driving robotaxis will likely appear in more cities and states this year amid a more favorable federal regulatory…
2.6M Tesla vehicles under investigation due to Actually Smart Summon feature; here’s why
Michael Brooks, executive director at the Center for Auto Safety, told the American-Statesman that Tesla’s autonomous driving system is a “vision-only system,” meaning it is camera-based and doesn’t use other sensors like other automakers are using to sense hazards. “Almost invariably, you see cameras unable to cope with nighttime conditions in really lit areas and also,…
Veterans, Teachers, Public Health Professionals, Consumer Advocates, and Watchdog Groups File Suit Challenging the DOGE’s Secret Operations
The American Public Health Association, the American Federation of Teachers, Minority Veterans of America, VoteVets Action Fund, Center for Auto Safety, and CREW, Represented by Democracy Forward and CREW, File Suit Against DOGE To Compel Transparency WASHINGTON, DC — At 12:01pm on Inauguration Day, a coalition of veterans, public health professionals, teachers, consumer advocates, and watchdogs filed…
Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump
“Tesla has been overselling the effectiveness of its technology for years,” said Michael Brooks, the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety. “And a lot of people buy into that. They’re kind of wrapped up in this belief that this is an autonomous vehicle, because it’s tweeted about that way.” By Joel Rose January…