Proton offering child car seat worth RM1k for RM299
Proton has announced that customers will be able to buy a child car seat worth RM1,000 for just RM299 with the purchase of any Proton model. You can only buy the seat …
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Honda Civic secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
In its latest round of testing, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Hatchback with a five-star safety rating. It also notes the safety …
Consumer association calls for the use of child seats to be made compulsory without any further delay
A non-profit consumer group has urged the government to make the use of child safety seats in passenger vehicles mandatory without any further delay. The Malaysian Consumers Association (Maconas) said that such …
Yet another child dies in road accident in Malaysia – parents, secure your kids with seat belts, child seats
A four-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway near the Seremban rest area yesterday has left a five-year-old dead and three others seriously injured, reported Bernama. According to Negeri Sembilan traffic staff officer …
Introduce mobile AES cameras – road safety expert
A road safety expert has suggested that the government introduce mobile cameras to further improve the Automated Enforcement System (AES), which is part of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS). In a …
G30 BMW 5 Series secures five-star Euro NCAP rating
https://youtu.be/f5HXYUKzFY0 The G30 BMW 5 Series has been awarded with a five-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), registering a score of 91% in the adult occupant …
UMW Toyota expands Takata airbag recall – 42k units of 2010-2012 Corolla, Vios, Yaris and Alphard affected
Local Toyota distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that its recall of Takata airbags has been expanded, this time concerning the front passenger airbag. In total, around 42,000 units of the Corolla …
Rolling barriers to be installed on more highways
Following a successful pilot programme for the rolling barriers safety system at the underpass from the Subang Airport Road heading into the Federal Highway, the Works Ministry is looking to place more …
MyPrihatin to help urban poor get licensed from Apr 15
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be helping the urban poor obtain a motorcylce license with the help of MyPrihatin. The programme will be launched on April 15, according to a report …
Global NCAP criticises GM for Chevrolet Enjoy’s zero-star safety rating in India; Ford Figo scores three stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yGzu-2W12I&t=18s Global NCAP has released its first crash test results for India for 2017, with the Chevrolet Enjoy MPV and the Ford Figo both being subjected by the agency's crash tests. It's …
New Audi Q5 gets five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
https://youtu.be/PATCPmSd2H0 The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the new Audi Q5 with a five-star safety rating due to its impressive levels of standard safety equipment fitted. In the …
Toyota C-HR scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
With the arrival of the much-awaited Toyota C-HR in Australia, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its safety report for the B-segment crossover. Impressively, the C-HR has received a …
2018 Volvo XC60 to feature evasive steering assistance
The new Volvo XC60 is set to debut on March 7 at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and aside from releasing some teasers to whet our appetites, Volvo is also revealing some …
Honda Malaysia now offers airbag inflator replacement at Petronas stations; 75% completion for driver-side
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that customers can now replace their vehicles’ Takata front airbag inflators at selected Petronas stations. With the move, airbag replacements are now available at three main venues, …
Action can be taken against rural traffic offenders: JPJ
Road users who are caught breaking traffic laws on rural roads which are gazetted by the government can have action taken against them by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), according to a …
VIDEO: Euro NCAP demonstrates advancement in car safety over 20 years – Rover 100 versus Honda Jazz
https://youtu.be/pwGgRUkrnng The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) marked its 20th anniversary this year, and has released this crash test video that demonstrates the significant improvements made to vehicle safety since …
Honda Malaysia recalls 24,962 vehicles over Takata airbags – 2012 Accord, Jazz, City, Freed and Insight
Honda Malaysia has announced that it is initiating a precautionary recall for 24,962 vehicles over faulty front passenger airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. The issue affects the 2012 model year Accord, Jazz, …
Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2b last year – Liow
Beyond the human cost, there is a financial price to pay for road accidents, to the tune of RM9.2 billion last year, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Based …
Volvo S90, V90 get five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
https://youtu.be/yi3afe2s3gA The Volvo S90 sedan and V90 estate join its other 90 Series sibling, the XC90, in obtaining a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, with both models being the first cars …
Ford Mustang gets a two-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Euro NCAP has released results of the first cars to be tested against its 2017 test regime, and one of these, the Ford Mustang, has scored a low two-star rating for overall …
