ANCAP urges for mandatory autonomous braking tech
Cars are getting increasingly safe these days thanks to the adoption of a plethora of safety features, no doubt about it. As such, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), along with …
Ops Selamat records 10.7% higher road accidents, 39.6% higher fatalities than last year – report
The recently-concluded road safety operation Ops Selamat – held over 15 days from July 10 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season – saw a disturbing upward trend in road accidents, …
Gov’t still “not ready” to enforce mandatory child seat usage, will only do so in 2019 – report
It looks like the future of widespread child seat use is still some ways away from becoming a reality, as Bernama reports that the government is still not ready to make compulsory …
Here’s to our ambulance drivers, the unsung heroes
One must never underestimate the perils faced by ambulance drivers in this country. These individuals are very much the unsung heroes in our midst as they have to dodge heavy traffic and …
JKJR to review road divider design to improve safety
In the US, oval racing tracks that host NASCAR and Indy Car Racing have SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barriers - "soft walls" that are designed to absorb the energy during …
VIDEO: NFL player illustrates what your pet or child goes through inside a locked car under the sun!
https://youtu.be/gBTGcWUf2ts It is obvious enough, especially for us Malaysians, that when one gets into his/her car after it has been parked under the sun for some time, that conditions inside are almost …
VIDEO: Don’t even look at your phone when driving
https://youtu.be/OVnRcIXEqaU We know not to place phone on ear when driving, because a RM300 fine is just a hiding cop away. Texting while driving isn't the easiest of tasks to pull off …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recalls 1.4 million vehicles for software update amid wireless hacking concerns
As we had reported earlier, things are getting a bit more dramatic for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) now. They are recalling 1.4 million vehicles in the US that could be susceptible to …
“Rear seat belt compliance and awareness created more out of the fear of being fined” – MIROS
A study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has revealed a rather unfortunate conclusion on the compliance rate for the rear seat belt rule, implemented way back in February …
VIDEO: Hackers remotely control a Jeep Cherokee – Chrysler issues a software update for 471,000 cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK0SrxBC1xs How would you react if your vehicle was suddenly hacked into, and you lost all control of its brakes, engine and steering? Sounds scary, right? Well, that’s exactly what two researchers …
Ferrari recalls 2,600 vehicles over Takata-related issue
Ferrari has issued a safety recall for about 2,600 models globally, over a possible "improper airbag assembly" on the driver’s side. All models affected are 2015-model year vehicles manufactured between December 19, …
Honda HR-V scores five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
More ASEAN NCAP crash test results have come in, and this time it's the turn of the wildly-popular Honda HR-V – the B-segment SUV, which made its market debut earlier in February, …
VIDEO: What not to do during balik kampung journeys
We take a look at all the major bad habits of Malaysian drivers. Remember, being safe on the road begins with you!Posted by Paul Tan's Automotive News on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 …
Keep a fire extinguisher in your car, fire dept advises
Motorists have again been advised to keep a fire extinguisher in their cars as an early measure against vehicle fires. Having such a device will help prevent fires from spreading quickly, in …
Child car seats – no mandatory use by 2016, says Liow
The Transport Ministry has dismissed talk that the enforcement on the use of child car seats will come about in 2016. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says that there are …
Hyundai Sonata – 140,000 recalled in USA and Canada
This latest recall doesn’t have anything to do with airbags, but with seatbelts. About 140,000 units of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata are being recalled, specifically 129,000 in the US and 10,401 in …
2015 Mitsubishi Triton nets four stars in ASEAN NCAP
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released its latest crash test results, and this time it's the new 2015 Mitsubishi Triton that has gone through the …
Honda recalls 4.5 million more cars over Takata issue
In what is looking like a situation that is rapidly spiralling out of control, Honda Motor Co is recalling yet another 4.5 million cars globally to replace airbag inflators made by Takata …
Use of child car seats to be made compulsory by 2017
An update on when the use of child car seats is set to made mandatory - usage will be made compulsory by 2017. This follows the original date proposed for the move; …
VIDEO: Are you using a child car seat for your child yet? Listen to these testimonials from parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntfAnWFRcBY Last weekend we gave out the first batch of child car seats to parents who applied for our Child Seat Rental for Raya campaign, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. We took the …
