New MINI Countryman achieves 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test

The new MINI Countryman recently achieved the top 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test. This testing procedure had established that the largest model in the history of MINI provides an outstanding level of protection for the driver and all passenger seats in every situation. Well, at least its a super safe, Maxi MINI. There is such a thing with the MINI Countryman I think.

BMW Safety 360° program for the year 2016 continues with My Playpen.

Start 'em young they say. Which is why BMW Group Malaysia had recently organized yet another BMW Safety 360° program at My Playpen. The program, which took place for a six month period, was conducted in collaboration with selected Kindergartens and Montessori centres throughout Klang Valley to raise awareness and call to action for more responsible on-the-road and in-car safety practices for children, adults and families.

The STOP THE CRASH event by ASEAN NCAP on Road Safety equipment and tech - Proton, Toyota, Subaru, Volvo and most Importantly, BOSCH with their Motorcycle ABS

I spent this tuesday morning at the Sepang International Circuit at the Stop The Crash Event organised by  ASEAN NCAP and also MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research). This was the first ever event conducted by ASEAN NCAP on road safety awareness but from a technology point of view. Vehicles with the latest in road safety technology were brought out and the safety features were demonstrated to the guest who attended the event, which by the way is also carried out tomorrow (the 30th of November 2016) for those who have pre-registered.

Latest India NCAP tests show zero rating results for the cars tested.

The latest Indian NCAP results for crash tests have been released. The Renault Kwid (an A segment crossover hatchback thingy), Maruti Suzuki Celerio (an A segment hatch), Maruti Suzuki Eeco (essentially a minivan), Mahindra Scorpio (the infamous 'Inspector Sahab' jeep) and Hyundai Eon (another A segment hatch) all showed low levels of adult occupant protection with a zero star rating. So 'low levels' of adult occupant protection is actually an understatement. 

Essential Tips to Stay Safe this Festive Season by FORD Malaysia and from Yours Truly

Ford Malaysia has sent me some tips for those of you who will be on the road this Chinese New Year season. I believe it is my duty to share the tips stated below. I also want to add these two tips:

1. PLEASE USE YOUR INDICATORS WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE A TURN OR OVERTAKE. 

VEHICLE SAFETY: VOLKSWAGEN MALAYSIA CONTRIBUTES 200 CHILD CAR SEATS FOR TRAINING

Volkswagen Malaysia is collaborating with the Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM) to raise awareness on child passenger safety. Launched December last year, the campaign aims to educate approximately 28,000 parents on the importance of using proper child car seats.

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VOLKSWAGEN MALAYSIA CONTRIBUTES 200 CHILD CAR SEATS FOR TRAINING

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 JUNE 2015 – Volkswagen is collaborating with the Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM) to raise awareness on child passenger safety. Launched December last year, the campaign aims to educate approximately 28,000 parents on the importance of using proper child car seats.

Parents killed with one child on DUKE highway - All because of a car club convoy and what I believe is another important reason....

This was taken from the Star:-

KUALA LUMPUR: A family of three, including a seven-month-old baby, was killed when the vehicle they were travelling in overturned after it was rammed by a speeding car at the sixth kilometre of the DUKE Highway here.

The impact of the crash resulted in 35-year-old Fairuz Nizam Husain, his wife Nova Safitri Azhari, 27, and their daughter Nur Firuza Annisa being thrown out of their Mitsubishi Pajero Sport four-wheel drive vehicle.