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  Euro NCAP lists cars with best safety ratings in 2015 – Volvo XC90, Honda Jazz, Mercedes-Benz GLC on top

  14 January 2016 / 7 comments

  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 of rear seatbelt […]

   

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  BMW slapped with RM172 million fine for MINI recall

  22 December 2015 / 14 comments

  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 – a voluntary agreement […]

   

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  VIDEO: The unconventional oven by Matt Moran – never leave a child alone in your car under the sun

  21 December 2015 / 1 comment

  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 while mum and dad […]

   

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  Australia set to introduce tougher side impact testing

  21 December 2015 / 2 comments

  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 Australian Design Rule […]

   

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  US vehicle safety ratings may see inclusion of crash avoidance technology and pedestrian protection

  10 December 2015 / 2 comments

  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 relating to crash […]

   

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  IIHS reveals 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award winners

  10 December 2015 / 24 comments

  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 an advanced or higher […]

   

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  Shell Malaysia to launch new safety campaign in 2016; Terengganu takes top spot in Shell Traffic Games

  27 November 2015 / 2 comments

  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 event that has […]

   

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  VIDEO: Why you MUST use seat belts and child seats

  18 November 2015 / 19 comments

  ????????????????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 why […]

   

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  MIROS lobbies for import duty relief on child car seats

  12 November 2015 / 7 comments

  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 – child car […]

   

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  ASEAN NCAP Child Safety Day – pushing for better awareness on road safety for children in Malaysia

  11 November 2015 / 9 comments

  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 event aimed to […]

   

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  Ford Ranger facelift scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP

  11 November 2015 / 3 comments

  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 the regional safety […]

   

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  MIROS proposes ASEAN data centre for road safety

  9 November 2015 / 7 comments

  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 region achieve its […]

   

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  Children survive horrific accident – a clear example of how crucial child safety seats are in saving lives

  5 November 2015 / 17 comments

  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 the United […]

   

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  Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 – top experts gather to improve road safety of motorists in region

  3 November 2015 / 9 comments

  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 6. The event […]

   

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  MIROS seeking road safety allocation in Budget 2016

  2 November 2015 / 6 comments

  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 stated that as […]

   

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