Do not use hazard lights when driving in rain: Police
As we approach the end of the year, the monsoon season in Malaysia brings rainfall on a more frequent basis, and so the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has issued a reminder on …
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Honda Sensing 360 assistance system unveiled – application roll-out with vehicle launch next year
Honda has unveiled Honda Sensing 360, an omnidirectional safety and driver assistance system that aims to remove blind spots around the vehicle for the driver, aiding in avoiding collisions as well as …
Honda to showcase self-driving, safety technologies at ITS World Congress 2021 in Hamburg, Germany
Honda will be showcasing its latest developments in communication and control technologies at the upcoming Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress 2021 that will take place in Hamburg, Germany next week. Here, …
Berjaya Sompo launches ‘Bantuan Car Seat’ campaign – 30 free child seats to be given to families in need
Berjaya Sompo Insurance today launched its Bantuan Car Seat campaign, which will see the company giving out child safety seats to 30 families in need. Jointly organised with theAsianParent Malaysia online family …
Federal Route 185 road damage may worsen – JKR
Concerns have arisen that cracks on a stretch of the Federal Route 185 along Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley could worsen if rain continues at the location, said Perak menteri besar Datuk Saarani …
Nissan GT-R axed in Australia due to side impact regs
We may have been in awe over the new special editions of the Nissan GT-R yesterday, but those Down Under might have shed a fair few tears. That's because the Godzilla is …
China carmakers excel in Euro NCAP crash safety test
Lynk & Co and Nio have proved that China-made cars are truly capable of competing at the world level. This follows the top ratings the Lynk & Co 01 and Nio ES8 …
Honda to start testing self-driving car service in Japan
Honda has just announced that it will be starting a trial programme for autonomous vehicles in Japan, which will take place in Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in the Tochigi Prefecture. The …
Tesla probed by NHTSA for Autopilot crashes into first-responder vehicles; 765,000 cars could be affected
The National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into potential issues with the Tesla Autopilot system, Automotive News reports. The investigation was opened last Friday, and involves the …
VIDEO: 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona facelift crash tested for ASEAN NCAP – 5-star safety ratings
https://youtu.be/Tp7TqW5cL28 Having announced the five-star safety ratings for the facelifted Proton Iriz and Persona last week, ASEAN NCAP has now released a video of the crash tests for the B-segment duo. As …
BMW recalls Toyota Supra, selected 3.0L models in United States for loss of braking assist due to software
BMW of North America has issued a recall for selected BMW models as well as the Toyota Supra for a potential loss of braking assistance, according to an update from the United …
“Kempen Bantuan Car Seat Safe ‘n Sound” initiative offering 200 free child seats to parents in need of one
Despite child car seats being an integral part of road safety, the truth of the matter is that not everyone can afford them. A study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety …
Dashboard accessories are potentially injurious: MKJR
We've all seen this time and again - car dashboards decorated with figurines, soft toys and various other kinds of memorabilia. While it may seem like an innocent, casual exhibit, these objects …
MIROS conducts online study to determine consumer awareness on vehicle safety features & ASEAN NCAP
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is in the midst of conducting a study to determine the level of consumer awareness on vehicle safety features that are currently available in …
2022 Proton Persona, Iriz get 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP
Prior to today's launch of the 2022 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts, the national carmaker has had its latest B-segment duo tested in December 2020 through the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme …
Next-gen Volvo XC90 to get lidar sensor as standard
Volvo Cars has announced that the next-generation XC90 will be getting lidar sensors as part of its standard equipment, Reuters reports. This will enable even more advanced safety and automated driving technologies …
Ford demonstrates heat danger with ice sculptures of child, pets – remember to leave no one in a hot car
With elevated temperatures seen in countries going through the Northern Hemisphere summer, Ford has released this video depicting what could happen if small children of pets are inadvertently left in vehicles, which …
New tyre labelling format for European Union to highlight fuel efficiency, safety, noise performance
The European Commission (EC) has brought into effect a new set of rules for the labelling of road tyres, which aims to highlight their fuel efficiency, safety and noise performance of new …
US pick-up trucks becoming larger, more hazardous to pedestrians and occupants of smaller vehicles: report
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Gains made in size and weight appears to be a byproduct of each passing vehicle model generation, and this seems to be particularly pronounced in the full-size pick-up …
Safety technology could further drive demise of manual transmission, on top of popularity decline
The manual transmission faces yet another element going against its presence in new vehicles of the future, reports Automotive News Canada; in addition to waning demand for the do-it-yourself gearbox, the stick …
