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  MIROS developing AEB systems test ahead of new ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 assessment protocol

  15 July 2020 / 6 comments

  The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is conducting development tests for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems, in preparation for the new Asean NCAP protocol for 2021 until 2025, it said in a Facebook […]

   

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  Bridgestone develops Tyre Damage Monitoring System with Microsoft – no additional hardware required

  9 July 2020 / 3 comments

  Bridgestone is collaborating with Microsoft for the development of a real-time, tyre damage monitoring system; a world-first, says the tyre and rubber products manufacturer. This is a serious matter, says Bridgestone, as tyre damage contributes […]

   

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  Misuse of rear fog lamps, illegal tail lights – 9,835 fined

  7 July 2020 / 42 comments

  The misuse of rear fog lamps and installation and the use of ‘ice blue’ light bulb for tail lamps can dazzle and distract nearby road users, and cause accidents as a result, said Bukit Aman […]

   

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  Enforcement of child seat rules delayed in Malaysia – but do we really need a law to protect our own kids?

  2 July 2020 / 30 comments

  Wow, 2020 has been rough, huh? We hope you’ve all been keeping yourselves safe during this difficult time. The coronavirus outbreak has affected livelihoods throughout the country, and the government clearly believes it has had […]

   

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  Volvo to recall 2.18 million vehicles for seat belt issue

  2 July 2020 / 5 comments

  Swedish carmaker Volvo will recall 2.18 million vehicles worldwide for the repair of a steel cable that could wear down and reduce the capability of the cars’ seat belts, Automotive News Europe reported. These comprise […]

   

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  Toyota Acceleration Suppression System – included in new vehicles with ICS, or as retrofit for older models

  2 July 2020 / 4 comments

  Toyota has announced that it has developed a new Acceleration Suppression System that supplements the existing system in deter accidents or reduce damage that results from misapplication of the throttle pedal. This system has been […]

   

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  Gov’t postpones child seat usage enforcement – report

  1 July 2020 / 28 comments

  Usage of child car seats in Malaysia became mandatory in January this year, however then-transport minister Anthony Loke said that drivers will not be penalised for not complying with the rules for the first six […]

   

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  Daihatsu Rocky awarded five-star JNCAP safety rating

  29 June 2020 / 18 comments

  The Daihatsu Rocky has been awarded a five-star safety rating following crash testing carried out by the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). The compact SUV, which went on sale in Japan in November last […]

   

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  Government to look into “drastic solutions” to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities – Wee

  26 June 2020 / 37 comments

  The transport ministry says it is looking into ways to reduce the number of road accidents and prevent fatalities, The Star reports. Transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that the ministry will be […]

   

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  Toyota offers free access to Total Human Model for Safety software to help vehicle safety development

  17 June 2020 / 2 comments

  An instrument for safety research is being shared for the greater good. Toyota will be making its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software freely available from January 2021, the Japanese manufacturer has announced. THUMS […]

   

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  Transport ministry survey on stricter DUI enforcement

  1 June 2020 / 19 comments

  The ministry of transport has released a survey on the enforcement of stricter laws on drink-driving offences, following a spate of highly publicised road incidents involving suspected drunk drivers. Key questions here ask the survey […]

   

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  BMW Malaysia expands child seat subsidy programme – cheaper seats for B40 parents through Shopee

  20 May 2020 / 6 comments

  We are big advocates of child safety seats, and this news is music to our ears – BMW Malaysia has announced it is entering the second phase of its child seat subsidy programme, in partnership […]

   

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  Coronavirus dies faster in higher temperatures: report

  20 May 2020 / 14 comments

  Here’s an advantage to be had from parking your car under direct sunlight, and something that could be helped by our tropical climate. Heat is key to killing coronavirus, according to Travis Glenn, professor of […]

   

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  Jeep Wrangler scores ‘marginal’ rating in IIHS frontal overlap test, FCA working on changes – report

  13 May 2020 / 16 comments

  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a video of the 2019 JL-generation Jeep Wrangler undergoing the frontal small overlap crash test, which was remarkable for the outcome which saw the American 4X4 tip […]

   

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  Mobile phone detection cameras – 21,000 motorists fined in first two months of enforcement in Australia

  13 May 2020 / 5 comments

  Authorities in New South Wales, Australia have issued more than AUD$7.1 million (RM19.9 million) in fines to around 21,000 motorists for mobile phone usage while driving, as captured by mobile phone detection cameras in the […]

   

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