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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…