# michael brooks (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover michael brooks. Page: Feed: --- ## [They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames.](https://www.autosafety.org/they-were-told-to-park-outside-then-their-cars-burst-into-flames/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=they-were-told-to-park-outside-then-their-cars-burst-into-flames) _2026-08-17 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ “It can be a giant disaster when cars catch fire and no one is there to see it,” said Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety. By Todd Frankel August 16, 2026 Late last year, when Sarah Lammersen learned her 2022 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid was being recalled because the high-voltage battery… ## [NHTSA to work on car door safety rules after Tesla deaths](https://www.autosafety.org/nhtsa-to-work-on-car-door-safety-rules-after-tesla-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nhtsa-to-work-on-car-door-safety-rules-after-tesla-deaths) _2026-07-23 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ “It’s very significant that they are going to begin the rulemaking process, since this is the initial step that must be taken to create or modify Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to strengthen areas related to electric doors and egress,” said Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety. But given how long the… ## [Austin robotaxis keep getting in the way of first responders. The city can’t do much.](https://www.autosafety.org/austin-robotaxis-keep-getting-in-the-way-of-first-responders-the-city-cant-do-much/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=austin-robotaxis-keep-getting-in-the-way-of-first-responders-the-city-cant-do-much) _2026-07-22 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ The pitch for self-driving vehicles is to make roads safer, Center for Auto Safety executive director Michael Brooks told the Statesman. But the technology has not yet progressed that point, he said. “These companies want growth to happen quickly, and they want to scale their operations very, very quickly in order to appeal to shareholders… ## [Bike lanes, speed cameras removed from FHWA safety measures list](https://www.autosafety.org/bike-lanes-speed-cameras-removed-from-fhwa-safety-measures-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bike-lanes-speed-cameras-removed-from-fhwa-safety-measures-list) _2026-07-17 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ “Given America’s pathetic road safety record in recent history, \[Transportation\] Secretary \[Sean\] Duffy should be supporting virtually any tech proven to reduce traffic fatalities,” Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Michael Brooks said in an emailed statement. “Opposing proven traffic safety countermeasures like speed enforcement to score short term political points with entitled speeders… ## [Ford leads all carmakers in recalls. Is your Blue Oval car safe?](https://www.autosafety.org/ford-leads-all-carmakers-in-recalls-is-your-blue-oval-car-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ford-leads-all-carmakers-in-recalls-is-your-blue-oval-car-safe) _2026-07-02 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ Michael Brooks, executive director of the Washington-based Center for Auto Safety, which advocates for stringent regulation, said Ford likely leads among U.S. car manufacturers on recalls because it “remains subject to the 2024 consent order they agreed to with NHTSA, which engaged an independent third party to oversee their recall issues, required safety expenditures, and… ## [Report: Trucks and SUVs lead to more pedestrian deaths](https://www.autosafety.org/report-trucks-and-suvs-lead-to-more-pedestrian-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-trucks-and-suvs-lead-to-more-pedestrian-deaths) _2026-07-02 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have done relatively little to address reduced visibility or higher bumper heights in larger vehicles. “It’s an area that they’ve been hesitant to regulate under the theory, I think, that consumer choice outweighs the… ## [Increased Pickup And SUV Size Blamed For Rising Pedestrian Fatalities](https://www.autosafety.org/increased-pickup-and-suv-size-blamed-for-rising-pedestrian-fatalities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increased-pickup-and-suv-size-blamed-for-rising-pedestrian-fatalities) _2026-06-22 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ “America’s vehicles are getting larger and heavier every year, contributing to greater risk of death or injury for pedestrians, bicyclists, and everyone else on the road,” said the Executive Director at the Center for Auto Safety, Michael Brooks. “Congresswoman Scanlon’s Pedestrian Protection Act addresses this growing problem, requiring the development of safety standards to improve… ## [Ford leads among carmaker recalls so far in 2026. Here’s why.](https://www.autosafety.org/ford-leads-among-carmaker-recalls-so-far-in-2026-heres-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ford-leads-among-carmaker-recalls-so-far-in-2026-heres-why) _2026-06-22 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ Michael Brooks, executive director of the Washington-based Center for Auto Safety, which advocates for stringent regulation, said Ford likely leads among U.S. car manufacturers on recalls because it “remains subject to the 2024 consent order they agreed to with NHTSA, which engaged an independent third party to oversee their recall issues, required safety expenditures, and… ## [I built a Twitch social network called Chattr](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/i-built-a-twitch-social-network-called-chattr/) _2026-04-15 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Chattr is a social platform for Twitch viewers and streamers. Post updates, react with Twitch emotes, get live alerts, and stay connected with the people you watch — without opening six different apps. ## [Mercedes suddenly bursts into flames while driving, owner says. Automaker says there’s no defect](https://www.autosafety.org/mercedes-suddenly-bursts-into-flames-while-driving-owner-says-automaker-says-theres-no-defect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mercedes-suddenly-bursts-into-flames-while-driving-owner-says-automaker-says-theres-no-defect) _2026-04-13 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ Michael Brooks from the Center for Auto Safety says drivers in these situations need to file a safety complaint with NHTSA. “It is important for consumers to report it to the federal government so that they can at least have a head start and a heads up that there might be a problem with those… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fK7MAn2W5Ndq) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Inside the fiery, deadly crashes involving the Tesla Cybertruck](https://www.autosafety.org/inside-the-fiery-deadly-crashes-involving-the-tesla-cybertruck/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-the-fiery-deadly-crashes-involving-the-tesla-cybertruck) _2026-03-18 · Nicole Guilfoyle · The Center for Auto Safety_ Michael Brooks, the executive director of the non-profit Center for Auto Safety, sees these traits differently: “A lot of it is this whiz-bang, cool tech features that might look really cool and might sell cars, but it’s like they didn’t do the backup human-factors research … to see how they would function in safety-critical incidents.”… ## [Hey, it's been a while](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/hey-its-been-a-while/) _2025-12-03 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ A lot has happened such as creating a brand new gaming newsletter, a new store with Fourthwall and so much more! ## [Using Streamer.bot to set up stream alerts with Ghost](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/using-streamer-bot-to-set-up-stream-alerts-with-ghost/) _2025-08-08 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ In this blog post, I will show you how to create stream alerts when a new user registers as a member on your Ghost newsletter using Streamerbot. Please note: You have to be a Streamerbot supporter to use this feature. ## [Ghost 6.0 has entered the fediverse!](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/ghost-6-0-has-entered-the-fediverse/) _2025-08-06 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ This is the most exciting feature that Ghost has implemented. ## [The best live streaming sponsorship programme you've never heard of!](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/the-best-live-streaming-sponsorship-programme-youve-never-heard-of/) _2025-07-11 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ I want to shout about this platform from the rooftops! No predatory sponsorships like other well-used platforms and you get paid per views or links clicked. ## [Dear me in five years](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/dear-me-in-five-years/) _2025-05-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Dear me in five years from now. I hope you are well COVID has been defeated, and it hasn’t killed you or any family members. I hope Mum is still okay and back to her regular routine, and you can see each other regularly. Dear me in five ## [2024 Recap](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/2024-recap/) _2024-12-31 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Let's start by saying I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and has the best New Year ever ## [Pictures of my cats](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/pictures-of-my-cats/) _2024-10-11 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ ## [Migrating away from WordPress](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/migrating-away-from-wordpress/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Some of you may be aware of Matt Mullenweg having an absolute breakdown with WordPress Engine. Basically, WPE offer various WordPress hosting packages, and they have become the number one host for WordPress. It looks like they have never contributed to the core WordPress or given money to them to ## [AI Joe Rogan speaks to AI Steve Jobs](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/ai-joe-rogan-speaks-to-ai-steve-jobs/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ It started with a tweet Today, I found a tweet from someone I follow who listened to an AI generated podcast episode. He said it was nuts, and it piqued my interest. you can certainly tell something is a bit off, however, this is pretty fucking nuts altogether the weirdness ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Li3tf2o8umei) _2024-10-10 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [“Follow my voice” is unrealistic](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/follow-my-voice-is-unrealistic/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Tiff and I recently watched Hocus Pocus 2, and it made me laugh when Billy Butcherson has his head removed from his body. He shouts to his body “follow my voice”. I know it’s an entirely made up film, but I couldn’t help but ## [Accidentally damaging walls](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/accidentally-damaging-walls/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how careful you are, you can end up causing damage. This is the case for our kitchen wall. We had a wooden plate rack screwed into our wall which would seem like an easy thing to remove. However, it somehow got stuck to our ## [Weekly newsletter of 💻 Michael Brooks - Issue #2 - 2021](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/weekly-newsletter-of-michael-brooks-issue-2-2021/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ This is a previous article taken from my old Revue newsletter. I’m migrating them over here because I want more people to enjoy them. Since then, it’s been a while since my last official newsletter, and I don’t think I need to post every ## [Smart Home devices to help save energy](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/smart-home-devices-to-help-save-energy/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Affiliate links: Please be aware that the links in this article are affiliate links. If you click on them, I will gain some sort of commission. All money gained will help future blog posts. Contents How can you use smart home devices to help save energy? Ever since this energy ## [Wake me up Podcast series is a great way to start your day!](https://michaelbrooks.co.uk/wake-me-up-podcast-series-is-a-great-way-to-start-your-day/) _2024-10-10 · Michael Brooks · Michael Brooks_ Start each day feeling more positive Each day, I tune into Wake me up and listen to what Tyler Brown has to say. He will tell stories, get you to stretch, meditate and say words of affirmations. After listening to an episode, it makes me feel refreshed and ready to