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 …
Another child in Malaysia dies of heatstroke after being left in a car unattended – check before you leave
https://youtu.be/XNDWN8KDVSM Recently, a two-year old girl died after she was left inside a car at an open-air college parking lot. According to a report by The Star, the child’s death was believed …
ASEAN NCAP organises first blind spot monitor test
The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has performed the first development test for blind spot monitoring systems today. Based on the latest ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 protocol …
Each life lost in a road accident is worth RM2.3 million
Accidents cost lives, but just how much is a life worth from a monetary point of view? According to a study conducted by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) on the economic aspect of …
VIDEO: Happy Valentine’s Day from paultan.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpZ9gih9eKQ&rel=0 It's the time of the year where lovers young and old get out of their busy schedule to show feelings of love and affection for their better halves. For those who …
France introduces new ruling banning drivers from pulling over to use their phones, 135 euro fine
Using your phone while driving is a big no-no in a lot of countries, but France has decided to take it a step further with a new ruling. According to Le Figaro, …
Mitsubishi Xpander earns four stars in ASEAN NCAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_pIk-YlGc The latest ASEAN NCAP crash test results have been released, and alongside the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, its more utilitarian, people-carrying stablemate, the Xpander, has also been evaluated. The seven-seat SUV-styled MPV …
Signals required at zebra crossings for safety: MIROS
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has identified a need to equip zebra crossings with traffic signals in order to ensure that approaching vehicles stop for pedestrians crossing the road, …
Regular medical tests for over-65 drivers suggested
Licensed drivers over the age of 65 should be required to undergo medical tests every six months to ensure their fitness for operating a motor vehicle, suggested an anti-crime non-governmental organisation, Bernama …
Peugeot adds AEB across Australian model line-up
Peugeot Australia has stepped up in the active safety stakes with its products, which now include autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and a rear-view camera across its model line-up. Better yet, this is …
VIDEO: Proton’s soft, “Milo tin” body = unsafe car?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwBcupFD4Lw&rel=0 Most Malaysians would have heard the term tin Milo used to describe a car's (most likely a Proton or Perodua) "soft" body panels. Until today, a lot of car buyers still …
