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  Next-gen Volvo XC90 to get lidar sensor as standard

  25 June 2021 / 7 comments

  Volvo Cars has announced that the next-generation XC90 will be getting lidar sensors as part of its standard equipment, Reuters reports. This will enable even more advanced safety and automated driving technologies to be available, […]

   

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  Ford demonstrates heat danger with ice sculptures of child, pets – remember to leave no one in a hot car

  24 June 2021 / 3 comments

  With elevated temperatures seen in countries going through the Northern Hemisphere summer, Ford has released this video depicting what could happen if small children of pets are inadvertently left in vehicles, which when left under […]

   

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  New tyre labelling format for European Union to highlight fuel efficiency, safety, noise performance

  18 June 2021 / 7 comments

  The European Commission (EC) has brought into effect a new set of rules for the labelling of road tyres, which aims to highlight their fuel efficiency, safety and noise performance of new tyres at consumer […]

   

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  US pick-up trucks becoming larger, more hazardous to pedestrians and occupants of smaller vehicles: report

  10 June 2021 / 18 comments

  2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Gains made in size and weight appears to be a byproduct of each passing vehicle model generation, and this seems to be particularly pronounced in the full-size pick-up truck segment that […]

   

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  Safety technology could further drive demise of manual transmission, on top of popularity decline

  31 May 2021 / 11 comments

  The manual transmission faces yet another element going against its presence in new vehicles of the future, reports Automotive News Canada; in addition to waning demand for the do-it-yourself gearbox, the stick shift could now […]

   

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  MIROS proposes 30km/h speed limit for built-up areas

  25 May 2021 / 24 comments

  The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is proposing a 30 km/h speed limit for built-up zones such as urban and residential areas, cities and villages as part of the national road safety plan […]

   

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  Perodua Isofix Care Seat – rated up to 36 kg, fr RM680

  7 May 2021 / 5 comments

  Perodua has announced the availability of the Care Seat, priced at RM680 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM695 in East Malaysia, and is now on sale at all authorised Perodua outlets nationwide. This replaces the previous […]

   

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  Volvo XC40 Recharge EV scores IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating, completing awards across model line-up

  28 April 2021 / 1 comment

  The Volvo XC40 Recharge EV has earned the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the United States, thus making Volvo the only carmaker to have the […]

   

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  Malaysian awarded Int’l instructor Of the Year by United States National Child Passenger Safety Board

  27 April 2021 / 6 comments

  Malaysian Jchanet Tan has received the International Instructor Of the Year award from the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB) of the United States, according to a statement by the organisation. Sponsored by Toyota Motor […]

   

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  Tesla with Autopilot has nearly 10 times lower accident rate compared to normal cars in the US – Elon Musk

  21 April 2021 / 7 comments

  Tesla’s self-driving Autopilot feature has come under heavy scrutiny over the past few years, especially following increasing reports of crashes (some fatal) while the system is engaged. The situation seems to have improved, if the […]

   

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  Volkswagen ID.4 gets full five stars in Euro NCAP test

  20 April 2021 / 1 comment

  The European NCAP crash safety test results for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is out – the five-door, two-tonne crossover has achieved top scores in the latest assessment programme. It fared commendably in the adult […]

   

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  Lexus LS, Toyota Mirai with Advanced Drive semi-autonomous driving function launched in Japan

  15 April 2021 / 3 comments

  The race to the goal of autonomous driving is on, and Toyota has taken the next step by introducing the Advanced Drive feature on its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedan and the Lexus LS 500h. […]

   

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  Toyota reveals Hiace droplet shield – RM1,035 in Japan

  16 March 2021 / 3 comments

  With physical distancing among the practices for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, Toyota has revealed a droplet shield for installation in the Hiace, where it is to be installed between the front row and […]

   

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  Speeding more likely with adaptive cruise control: IIHS

  12 March 2021 / 4 comments

  Drivers who use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) function in their vehicles are more likely to set their vehicles to travel above the posted speed limit, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute […]

   

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  Only 11% of Malaysian road users use rear seat belts

  12 March 2021 / 12 comments

  Rear seat belt usage among Malaysian road users is still very low at 11%, despite regulations having been in place since 2009 based on observations, said Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) chairman Datuk Suret […]

   

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