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  Nissan develops signal-blocking armrest storage – aims to curb use of smartphones while driving

  4 May 2017 / 20 comments

  As much as we would like not to admit it, distracted driving is on the rise, as our increasing reliance on smartphones makes it more and more tempting to check on texts and notifications whilst […]

   

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  Proton offering child car seat worth RM1k for RM299

  2 May 2017 / 52 comments

  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 separately for RM599. […]

   

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  Honda Civic secures five-star ANCAP safety rating

  27 April 2017 / 23 comments

  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 rating for the […]

   

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  Consumer association calls for the use of child seats to be made compulsory without any further delay

  26 April 2017 / 47 comments

  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 a move – […]

   

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  Yet another child dies in road accident in Malaysia – parents, secure your kids with seat belts, child seats

  25 April 2017 / 137 comments

  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 ASP Mohd Hafidzal […]

   

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  Introduce mobile AES cameras – road safety expert

  25 April 2017 / 47 comments

  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 report by The […]

   

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  G30 BMW 5 Series secures five-star Euro NCAP rating

  14 April 2017 / 12 comments

  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 test. The car used […]

   

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  UMW Toyota expands Takata airbag recall – 42k units of 2010-2012 Corolla, Vios, Yaris and Alphard affected

  30 March 2017 / 23 comments

  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 Altis, Vios, Yaris […]

   

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  Rolling barriers to be installed on more highways

  27 March 2017 / 26 comments

  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 of the rollers […]

   

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  MyPrihatin to help urban poor get licensed from Apr 15

  27 March 2017 / 12 comments

  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 in The Sun. […]

   

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  Global NCAP criticises GM for Chevrolet Enjoy’s zero-star safety rating in India; Ford Figo scores three stars

  7 March 2017 / 5 comments

  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 a mixed bag all […]

   

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  New Audi Q5 gets five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

  3 March 2017 / 6 comments

  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 adult occupant protection (AOP) […]

   

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  Toyota C-HR scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

  2 March 2017 / 13 comments

  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 five-star safety rating […]

   

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  2018 Volvo XC60 to feature evasive steering assistance

  28 February 2017 / 13 comments

  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 key details of […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia now offers airbag inflator replacement at Petronas stations; 75% completion for driver-side

  23 February 2017 / 11 comments

  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, including Mobile Hubs […]

   

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