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Drivers complain of ‘phantom braking’ on some newer model vehicles, NHTSA investigating
“AEB is all over the place. We’re seeing different results. Some don’t work great at high speeds…
More people are dying on U.S. roads, even as cars get safer. Here’s why it’s a tough problem to solve.
“It looks like the major component of this rising fatalities is very behavioral, but that doesn’t mean…
Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says
The Transportation Department is moving in the right direction to stem the increase in deaths, but it…
‘All of a sudden it slammed on the brakes’ Hundreds of complaints filed over auto braking systems
Because automakers voluntarily decided to do this, Michael Brooks from the Center for Auto Safety says there…
Kias and Hyundais continue to burn after 5.8 million cars and SUVs recalled
Michael Brooks, with the Center for Auto Safety, said the recalls and repairs did not go far…
LG Faces Tougher U.S. Scrutiny After EV Battery-Fire Recalls
“Performing this evaluation now helps ensure that Americans won’t end up in a situation like Takata, with…
Consumer Groups Commend General Motors’ Commitment to offer Recall-Free Vehicles on the CarBravo Platform
March 30, 2022 Contacts: Jack Gillis, CFA, 202-939-1018 Rosemary Shahan, CARS, 530-759-9440 Too Many Car Dealers Sell…
High-tech cars take the pain out of recalls, but there’s a catch
“We’re getting into the area where humans are used as beta testers and guinea pigs, and it’s…
Sudden braking in 2 VW SUV models draws regulatory scrutiny
“We all want to have technology,” said Michael Brooks, chief counsel for the nonprofit Center for Auto…