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 …
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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 …
Uber crash fatality caused by software bug – report
Uber has determined that the incident between a pedestrian and an Uber vehicle undergoing autonomous driving trials which led to the death of Elaine Herzberg was due to a bug in its …
ASEAN NCAP proposes standard crash safety label
Aside from releasing the latest crash test results yesterday, ASEAN NCAP has also introduced a new labelling guideline for carmakers. The move is meant to reduce consumer confusion regarding the safety information …
ASEAN NCAP Q2 2018 results – Toyota C-HR, Rush, Hyundai Ioniq receive five-star safety ratings
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has released the latest ASEAN NCAP crash test results for the second quarter of 2018. The models tested are the Toyota C-HR and Rush …
Volkswagen Crashed Cases – made from crashed cars
Mobile phone-induced distracted driving has been around for as long as, perhaps, the advent of the short message service (SMS), though today's far more capable smartphones also mean the distraction factor has …
Watch what happens when rusty cars get crash tested
Ever wondered how older cars fare in a crash safety test? Well, researchers at a Swedish non-profit organisation Villaagarnas Riksforbund and insurance company Folksam tested used cars that are just over a …
Petronas launches ‘Stay Alert, Stay Hydrated’ campaign, coffee and water combo until year-end
Petronas has launched the 'Stay Alert, Stay Hydrated' campaign in conjunction with the Road Safety Department (JKJR) and Nestle, which will run throughout the year until December 31, 2018. The national petroleum …
Modern LED headlamps too bright for safety – RAC
Modern car headlamps can be too bright and can dazzle other road users as a result, according to RAC, an automotive body in the United Kingdom, as reported by The Telegraph. The …
Tesla Model S recalled over steering issue – 123k units
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has issued a worldwide, voluntary recall for 123,000 units of the Model S for potentially defective power steering bolts, in units made before April 2016. This arises …
Place child in the front seat to prevent deaths? Please don’t – use child seats mounted in the rear, always
In light of the rising number of injuries and deaths involving children being left in vehicles, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has revealed several recommendations that can be practised …
Are fixed shades/curtains in cars legal? We ask JPJ
Usually, discussions on the topic of vehicle windows are centred on the level of visible light transparency (VLT) and the issue of permissible levels of window tint. Currently, the new rules specify …
