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CCLC Approves First Safety Standards for Vehicles

January 7, 2023 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases (CCLC) has approved the country’s first-ever safety standards for the auto sector including helmets for motorcycle riders.

1 Lac Fine and 6 Months Jail in Malaysia if Third Brake Light Malfunctions

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

In Malaysia if your vehicle’s third brake light is not working, it can result in a hefty fine of RM2,000 (PKR 1.05 lac) and 6 month imprisonment, as recently announced by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

Top 10 Biggest Recalls in Automotive History

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 10 Comments.

While recalls these days are being announced quite frequently, lets see which ones were the biggest recalls of the automotive history.

Chinese Eyes Too Small to be Detected by the DMS System

July 28, 2022October 22, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

As bizarre as it might sound, the Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) systems installed in modern-age vehicles tend to mistake most Chinese for being distracted or asleep. This is because the eyes of most Chinese people are too small to be properly detected as ‘open’ by the DMS systems.

Demand for Motorcycles and the New Auto Policy for Safer Cars

February 23, 2022 - by Maha Tanveer - 11 Comments.

Riding a motorcycle with family of 4+ people in traffic is much dangerous & risky than to drive in a car without airbags, and to counter this enforcing the riders to just wear helmets won’t solve much of the problems.

Car Indicators: The Underrated Magic Devices

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 - by Maha Tanveer - 12 Comments.

Indicators are magic devices installed in every car which helps you let other motorists know your intention about moving the vehicle in a certain direction

Toyota Develops World’s First Autonomous Drifting Technology

February 3, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 8 Comments.

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has developed world’s first autonomous drifting technology that can help vehicle maneuver its way out of danger, animatedly like a professional race car driver does.

Women Bike Riders and Pictorial Discomfort

February 2, 2022 - by Maha Tanveer - 16 Comments.

In a nation where women are mostly accompanied by a male companion, the sight of a woman bike rider would be a rarity. Truth be told, most eastern states are still comprehending moderation. On the road, however, one has their focus on their destination and signals. When did people with mobile phones turn to you, open stares, bitter whispering, and gawking, set into the list? Well, these are all exceptions for most of the women who decide to opt for a bike.

Are Mandatory Airbags Enough for Safety?

January 31, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 7 Comments.

Government in the latest Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP 2021-26) has decided that vehicles shall not be allowed to go on sale after June 30, 2022 whether locally manufactured or imported, which are not compliant of shortlisted WP29 regulations. The said regulations include the mandatory inclusion of dual airbags (for driver & front passenger).

The Future of Car Safety

December 7, 2021December 8, 2021 - by UsmanAnsari - 26 Comments.

Manufacturers are taking huge advantage of the increasing amount of computing power available today. Some of the upcoming safety features which are going to be part of automobiles sold in developed markets are…