Child seat use to be mandatory from 2020, says gov’t
The transport ministry has come to a consensus on the mandatory use of child seats, with the ruling set to come into effect by 2020. This is according to its minister Anthony …
Over half a million cars in Malaysia have faulty Takata airbags; change them to prevent getting saman – Loke
There are over half a million vehicles in Malaysia that are fitted with potentially faulty Takata airbags, according to a Facebook post by transport minister Anthony Loke. In his public service announcement, …
MoT mulls merit system for prudent drivers – report
The ministry of transport (MoT) is considering a merit system that will reward prudent drivers through discounted vehicle insurance, according to The Edge Markets. Transport minister Anthony Loke said that the ministry …
AES/AWAS summonses to be fully enforced from September 1, with no discount or exceptions – JPJ
The government has announced via the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Facebook page that effective September 1, it will be enforcing fully the legal provision for summonses issued by AES/AWAS without discounts or …
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback – 5-star ANCAP rating
The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has awarded the all-new Toyota Corolla Hatchback with a five-star safety rating, applicable to all petrol and hybrid versions sold in Australia and New Zealand. …
Fatal Uber self-driving crash would have been avoided had Volvo XC90’s safety systems been active – IIHS
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States has lambasted Uber's decision to turn off the built-in active safety systems on its Volvo XC90 autonomous driving prototype, which was …
Bugatti Chiron – two US units recalled for airbag fault
Two units of the Bugatti Chiron in the United States have been recalled for a fault in their side airbags, according to a filing by the National Highway and Transport Administration (NHTSA). …
Mazda CX-8 awarded five-star safety rating by ANCAP
https://youtu.be/X6X9Mm-Csx0 The Mazda CX-8 went on sale earlier this month in Australia, and it has now been awarded a five-star rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). For the Australian …
Child seat ruling may not be enforced in 2019 – Loke
The ruling on the mandatory use of child seats, which was supposed to be introduced in 2019, may not be enforced after all, according to transport minister Anthony Loke. As reported by …
Ducati and Audi to develop C-V2X traffic safety comms
As part of its "Safety Road Map 2025", Ducati and Audi are collaborating to demonstrate a vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications system between motorcycles and cars. Existing projects for Ducati's motorcycle safety initiative include …
MG3 gets 2 stars in ASEAN NCAP, Renault Kwid 0-star
Click to enlarge The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released the latest results for the third quarter of 2018, and the cars tested are the …
ANCAP urges buyers to make safer vehicle choices, wants manufacturers to improve their affordability
https://youtu.be/ummDWFFwMfQ The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has launched a new campaign that encourages car buyers to go for cars with the most modern safety features available. The crash safety outfit's …
USA’s SUV craze a leading cause of pedestrian death
A new Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation has found that the SUV revolution is a key and leading cause of escalating pedestrian deaths across the United States. Fatalities have reportedly gone …
Ops Selamat 13 – 235 fatalities recorded, 8.6% drop; careless, reckless driving main cause
A total of 235 fatalities were recorded during the recent Ops Selamat 13, carried out over the Raya festive period, according to a report by The Sun. The good news is that …
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting than built-in infotainment systems – AAA report
According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, built-in infotainment systems are a lot more distracting to drivers when compared to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As part of …
AEB systems now standard equipment on ten times more vehicles since 2015 in Australia – ANCAP study
A new report released by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) revealed that Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is now fitted as standard equipment in 10 times more vehicles in Australia since …
UMWT supports barring road tax for vehicles in Takata airbag recall – Lexus 91% completion, Toyota 51%
Official Toyota and Lexus distributor UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released a statement commending the move by transport minister Anthony Loke to bar the Road Transport Department (JPJ) from renewing the road …
Baby dies in accident after striking dash – don’t wait for enforcement to begin in 2019 to use a child seat
We bring you news of yet another tragedy involving the loss of a child's life. According to the News Straits Times, an eight-month-old infant has died after her head struck a dashboard …
Nissan wants ProPILOT to be implemented in ASEAN as soon as possible, but currently still in testing phase
Nissan's ProPILOT semi-autonomous drive system is being rolled out across markets like Japan, Europe and North America, and the Japanese carmaker hopes to bring the technology to as many regions as possible. …
Reverse camera now standard fit on all new US cars
Reverse cameras have become mandatory on all new vehicles sold in the United States, Car and Driver reports. The standard fit ruling applies to all new cars sold in American market that …
