Honda to start testing self-driving car service in Japan
Honda has just announced that it will be starting a trial programme for autonomous vehicles in Japan, which will take place in Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in the Tochigi Prefecture. The …
Tesla probed by NHTSA for Autopilot crashes into first-responder vehicles; 765,000 cars could be affected
The National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into potential issues with the Tesla Autopilot system, Automotive News reports. The investigation was opened last Friday, and involves the …
VIDEO: 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona facelift crash tested for ASEAN NCAP – 5-star safety ratings
https://youtu.be/Tp7TqW5cL28 Having announced the five-star safety ratings for the facelifted Proton Iriz and Persona last week, ASEAN NCAP has now released a video of the crash tests for the B-segment duo. As …
BMW recalls Toyota Supra, selected 3.0L models in United States for loss of braking assist due to software
BMW of North America has issued a recall for selected BMW models as well as the Toyota Supra for a potential loss of braking assistance, according to an update from the United …
“Kempen Bantuan Car Seat Safe ‘n Sound” initiative offering 200 free child seats to parents in need of one
Despite child car seats being an integral part of road safety, the truth of the matter is that not everyone can afford them. A study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety …
Dashboard accessories are potentially injurious: MKJR
We've all seen this time and again - car dashboards decorated with figurines, soft toys and various other kinds of memorabilia. While it may seem like an innocent, casual exhibit, these objects …
MIROS conducts online study to determine consumer awareness on vehicle safety features & ASEAN NCAP
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is in the midst of conducting a study to determine the level of consumer awareness on vehicle safety features that are currently available in …
2022 Proton Persona, Iriz get 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP
Prior to today's launch of the 2022 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts, the national carmaker has had its latest B-segment duo tested in December 2020 through the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme …
Next-gen Volvo XC90 to get lidar sensor as standard
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 …
Ford demonstrates heat danger with ice sculptures of child, pets – remember to leave no one in a hot car
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 …
New tyre labelling format for European Union to highlight fuel efficiency, safety, noise performance
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 …
US pick-up trucks becoming larger, more hazardous to pedestrians and occupants of smaller vehicles: report
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 …
Safety technology could further drive demise of manual transmission, on top of popularity decline
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 …
MIROS proposes 30km/h speed limit for built-up areas
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 …
Perodua Isofix Care Seat – rated up to 36 kg, fr RM680
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 …
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV scores IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating, completing awards across model line-up
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 …
Malaysian awarded Int’l instructor Of the Year by United States National Child Passenger Safety Board
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 …
Tesla with Autopilot has nearly 10 times lower accident rate compared to normal cars in the US – Elon Musk
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 …
Volkswagen ID.4 gets full five stars in Euro NCAP test
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 …
Lexus LS, Toyota Mirai with Advanced Drive semi-autonomous driving function launched in Japan
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 …
