2018 Subaru XV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2018 Subaru XV has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The rating applies to all variants of the SUV, and is based on crash tests of […]
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G30 BMW 5 Series gets IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
The G30 BMW 5 Series earlier secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in April 2017, and now, the sedan has claimed another accolade in the form of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) […]
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VIDEO: ANCAP performs its first car-to-car crash test – 1998 Toyota Corolla against a 2015 Toyota Corolla
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released the results of its first car-to-car crash test, which showcases the improvements made in vehicle safety over the past two decades, as well as the benefits […]
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Proton presents child seats to early bird customers, plus prizes for the “Experience the Drive” contest
The ensuring of safety is key to peace of mind, and to that end Proton presented child seats to three early bird customers at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara last weekend, as part of an […]
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Nissan develops signal-blocking armrest storage – aims to curb use of smartphones while driving
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
