Penangites urged to buckle up at the back – report
It appears that nine years since it became mandatory for rear passengers to wear seat belts, Penangites still refuse to buckle up at the back, according to a report by The Sun. …
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VIDEO: ASEAN NCAP latest crash tests – eight cars tested, five-star safety ratings for five cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4RQwgcCuSI Over a month after it first published its latest crash test results, ASEAN NCAP has released the videos of the eight vehicles it tested, with five of them scoring five-star safety …
Puspakom offers free Voluntary Vehicle Inspection
With the Chinese New Year festivities nearing, Puspakom will be offering Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) free of charge for a limited time, from January 16 to January 27 this year. These voluntary …
More AES cameras at crash hotspots – Liow Tiong Lai
Additional Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be installed at seven crash hotspots, according to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai in a report by Sin Chew Daily via The Sun. …
SPAD to improve express bus services with bus lab
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) aims to improve the service quality, security and sustainability of the bus industry, according to a report by The Sun. "The lab will involve the participation …
Honda Malaysia airbag recall: calling all affected owners; replacements will only take up to 45 minutes
By now, the Takata airbag recall involving Honda vehicles in Malaysia is a rather well known issue - or rather we thought it is. As it turns out, quite a number of …
Takata airbag recall: US$1 billion settlement possible
There could be light at the end of the tunnel for the Takata airbag fiasco, as the company is preparing a deal with US federal prosecutors which could see the Japanese auto …
Works Ministry begins rolling barriers pilot programme
The first pilot programme for the rolling barriers safety system has begun at the underpass from the Subang Airport Road heading into the Federal Highway. The new guardrail was installed along the …
European Commission targets mandatory safety equipment in new cars – looking at 19 technologies
The European Commission has its own wishlist for new car technology, and there are 19 new technologies it wants to be made mandatory on new cars in order for road fatalities to …
Bermaz expands Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles – RX-8, BT-50 (UN) and 2 (DE) affected
Bermaz has expanded its Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles, with the RX-8 (FE), additional units of the first-gen BT-50 (UN) and third-gen Mazda 2 (DE) joining the company’s previous recall …
Hands-free phone use just as distracting as hand-held
According to a new study by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), using a hands-free mobile phone system while driving is equally as distracting as holding the device in your hand. For …
Volvo Red Key – eliminating out-of-sight insecurities
If you've ever had to hand your car over to someone else to operate, you'll be familiar with the sense of having a slight anxiety over your pride and joy being handled …
Proton Ertiga gets 4-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating; Hyundai Elantra, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport get five stars
The Proton Ertiga, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Hyundai Elantra are the latest vehicles to be tested by the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), with all models scoring …
Euro NCAP reveals ‘Best in Class Cars of 2016’ list – Hyundai Ioniq, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Tiguan
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has bestowed three cars with the ‘Best in Class’ award for performing best in their respective categories. In 2016, the Toyota Prius won the …
Subaru Impreza gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
In its latest round of testing, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the fifth-generation Subaru Impreza with a five-star safety rating. The fifth-generation model is available as both a …
Takata airbag recall expanded in the US – McLaren, Audi, Ferrari, Tesla, Lexus models added to the list
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that more than 20 high-performance models will be added the Takata airbag fiasco, further expanding the world’s biggest automotive recall in …
Volvo scores most IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus awards of any European carmaker for 2017 – S60, V60, XC60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnRIwQn9SA8&t=0s In recent years, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States has been doubling down on safety requirements for its Top Safety Pick awards. So it's no surprise …
Honda Civic, Toyota Sienta and Nissan Navara all obtain full five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released its latest round of results for the Nissan Navara, Toyota Sienta and Honda Civic. Starting with the Navara pick-up …
3M Malaysia launches DG3 conspicuity markings
Visibility is key to safety on the road, and to that end 3M Malaysia has launched the Diamond Grade DG3 range of conspicuity markings. As the name suggests, the exterior reflective stickers …
Mercedes-Benz Digital Light can project signs on road
Mercedes-Benz has come up with the latest in lighting technology, Digital Light, which aims to further improve the quality of headlamp illumination. In this configuration, a high definition headlamp chip contains more …
