VIDEO: Things NOT to do when you’re at a fuel station
Here's what NOT to do when you're at a fuel station...Posted by Paul Tan's Automotive News on Thursday, February 4, 2016 Refuelling is something that most of us do every week or …
VIDEO: Toyota’s ‘seven sumo’ explains Safety Sense
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG7hnpAeja0 Here’s a unique video by the Japanese automaker that details how the suite of features under the Toyota Safety Sense package works. No need for cars here, just seven sumo wrestlers …
Takata airbags: 5 million more cars recalled in the US
A new round of recall has been issued by US regulators. It comprises of some five million vehicles with potentially defective airbags supplied by Takata, Reuters reports. With that, the number of …
2016 Lexus RX scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Introduced Down Under back in October 2015, the fourth-generation Lexus RX has scored a perfect five-star ANCAP safety rating there. The rating, according to the safety body, applies to all variants across …
Euro NCAP lists cars with best safety ratings in 2015 – Volvo XC90, Honda Jazz, Mercedes-Benz GLC on top
Safety body Euro NCAP has just announced the Best in Class cars of 2015 out of 40 vehicles tested last year. The new full-width frontal test, introduced in 2015 has influenced fitment …
BMW slapped with RM172 million fine for MINI recall
BMW was penalised US$40 million (RM172 million) and required to comply with performance requirements imposed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a consent order. The consent order - …
VIDEO: The unconventional oven by Matt Moran – never leave a child alone in your car under the sun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=Og-t_74sQ78&app=desktop Ever wondered how hot your car gets under the tropical sun? It isn't uncommon to read about children or pets suffering from heat stroke, or dying, when shut in a car …
Australia set to introduce tougher side impact testing
The Australian government has announced that it will soon introduce tougher rules for side impact crash testing for light passenger and commercial vehicles. The new regulation, which is part of the new …
US vehicle safety ratings may see inclusion of crash avoidance technology and pedestrian protection
A proposal has been submitted by federal regulators in the US to revamp the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) five-star vehicle safety ratings. The proposal calls for the inclusion of scores …
IIHS reveals 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award winners
https://youtu.be/7HtMh3e2-FQ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of its 2016 Top Safety Pick+ awards, for vehicles that earned good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and …
Shell Malaysia to launch new safety campaign in 2016; Terengganu takes top spot in Shell Traffic Games
Shell Malaysia has announced that it will launch a new road safety programme in 2016. The announcement was made at the national closing ceremony of its Shell Traffic Games (STG) today, an …
VIDEO: Why you MUST use seat belts and child seats
????????????????Please fasten the seat belt ?????????????????Please fasten the seat belt ???????????????????????????????????????? Parents please take note!???????????????????Posted by D'garden Educare on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Here's a short and simple video that succinctly explains …
MIROS lobbies for import duty relief on child car seats
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) will be looking to propose an exemption on import duties as well as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on child restraint systems …
ASEAN NCAP Child Safety Day – pushing for better awareness on road safety for children in Malaysia
The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) held a Child Safety Day at the headquarters of safety equipment manufacturer Autoliv Hirotako Safety in Seri Kembangan today. The …
Ford Ranger facelift scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP
Launched last month, the facelifted Ford Ranger is the latest vehicle to be subjected to crash testing by ASEAN NCAP – the Blue Oval pick-up truck has been awarded five stars by …
MIROS proposes ASEAN data centre for road safety
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has announced a proposal to set up an ASEAN data and information coordination centre on road safety, said to be able to help the …
Children survive horrific accident – a clear example of how crucial child safety seats are in saving lives
A 16 month old and four year old escaped serious injury and possibly worse because their mother took the time to assure...Posted by Wakulla County Fire Rescue on Saturday, 31 October 2015 In …
Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 – top experts gather to improve road safety of motorists in region
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has officially opened the inaugural Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS 2015), happening at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel from now until November …
MIROS seeking road safety allocation in Budget 2016
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has urged the government to prepare a special allocation in Budget 2016 for road safety efforts. According to a report from The Star, MIROS …
East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) is safe, says MIROS
It was recently reported that about 20% of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) requires attention, following Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusoff’s tour of the expressway in a road scanner. The minister …