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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…

Some Kia drivers say missed software update notices result in engine failure
By Jason Knowles and Ann Pistone and Maggie Green September 19, 2023 Michael Brooks from the Center…

Brown Introduces Legislation to Improve School Bus Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the introduction of legislation to help keep…

Is your car spying on you? Trading privacy for automation
“You can’t allow the sale or the transmission of this data. It should be completely outlawed,” said…

AVs are coming, whether local officials like it or not
“Future benefits of AVs remain speculative and have yet to be proven in any tangible form,” said…