MIROS proposes 30km/h speed limit for built-up areas
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is proposing a 30 km/h speed limit for built-up zones such as urban and residential areas, cities and villages as part of the national …
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Perodua Isofix Care Seat – rated up to 36 kg, fr RM680
Perodua has announced the availability of the Care Seat, priced at RM680 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM695 in East Malaysia, and is now on sale at all authorised Perodua outlets nationwide. This …
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV scores IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating, completing awards across model line-up
The Volvo XC40 Recharge EV has earned the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the United States, thus making Volvo the only carmaker …
Malaysian awarded Int’l instructor Of the Year by United States National Child Passenger Safety Board
Malaysian Jchanet Tan has received the International Instructor Of the Year award from the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB) of the United States, according to a statement by the organisation. Sponsored …
Tesla with Autopilot has nearly 10 times lower accident rate compared to normal cars in the US – Elon Musk
Tesla's self-driving Autopilot feature has come under heavy scrutiny over the past few years, especially following increasing reports of crashes (some fatal) while the system is engaged. The situation seems to have …
Volkswagen ID.4 gets full five stars in Euro NCAP test
The European NCAP crash safety test results for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is out - the five-door, two-tonne crossover has achieved top scores in the latest assessment programme. It fared commendably …
Lexus LS, Toyota Mirai with Advanced Drive semi-autonomous driving function launched in Japan
The race to the goal of autonomous driving is on, and Toyota has taken the next step by introducing the Advanced Drive feature on its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedan and the …
Toyota reveals Hiace droplet shield – RM1,035 in Japan
With physical distancing among the practices for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, Toyota has revealed a droplet shield for installation in the Hiace, where it is to be installed between the …
Speeding more likely with adaptive cruise control: IIHS
Drivers who use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) function in their vehicles are more likely to set their vehicles to travel above the posted speed limit, according to a new study by …
Only 11% of Malaysian road users use rear seat belts
Rear seat belt usage among Malaysian road users is still very low at 11%, despite regulations having been in place since 2009 based on observations, said Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) …
Toyota fuel pump recall for Avanza produced from October 2017 to June 2019 – 3,923 units affected
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced one more recall for potentially faulty fuel pumps, this time involving 3,923 units of the Toyota Avanza produced from October 2017 to June 2019. Models otherwise …
2021 Perodua Ativa scores five stars in ASEAN NCAP; first model to be tested under 2021-2025 protocol
The ASEAN New Car Assessment programme (ASEAN NCAP) has conducted crash and safety systems tests on the Perodua Ativa, which was just launched today and has scored five stars across all four …
ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2020: Toyota, Honda dominate; Isuzu D-Max, Mitsu Xpander, VinFast win too
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) held its fourth biennial Grand Prix Awards today, its first to be conducted virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. As usual, …
Women more likely to be seriously injured in crashes, attributed to vehicle chosen by each gender: report
Women have been found to be more likely to be seriously injured in car crashes, though their increased exposure to risk isn't so much due to physical differences, but rather due to …
2021 Tesla steering yoke legal in the United Kingdom, onboard gaming computer for rear occupants only
When the facelifted Tesla Model S and Model X were unveiled, the biggest overhaul was to the interior of both vehicles, and within them was the new U-shaped steering yoke. When Road …
Attending to your radiator? Give it time to cool down
Slow is steady, and safer especially when attending to vehicle engine radiators, as a local TikTok video has demonstrated. Here, it appears that a car was in need of attention and presumably …
Tesla Model S and X – U-shaped steering yoke illegal?
A lot of people are probably used to Tesla's unconventional antics by now. While excitement continues to swirl around the newly announced 2021 Model S and Model X Plaid, there is a …
VIDEO: Nissan Magnite ASEAN NCAP crash test – Indonesian-market budget SUV gets 4 stars for safety
https://youtu.be/iVbdqk0eSnI Earlier this month, ASEAN NCAP announced that the Nissan Magnite received a four-star safety rating in a crash test conducted in December. The agency has finally released the full results for …
Philippines to implement new vehicle inspection guidelines – tyres to be limited to five years of age
The department of transport in the Philippines is planning the implementation of a new motor vehicle inspection system, reports Auto Industriya. This is centred upon a more stringent set of checks that …
Nissan Magnite gets four-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating – is the small SUV coming to Malaysia?
In addition to the facelifted Proton Iriz and Persona, ASEAN NCAP has also conducted its assessment on the Nissan Magnite, the Japanese carmaker's new budget crossover. The agency has awarded a four-star …
