Car Safety India

Mahindra BE 6 has received the highest points in the 'Adult Occupant Protection' test to date

The Supreme Court has provided relief to two companies that had faced problems with luxury cars purchased from Mercedes-Benz

A female staff at the Kashi toll plaza in Paratpur area on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway experienced major injuries when struck and run over by a car, whose driver fled the spot

The Motor Vehicle Act mandates in-built seat belt reminders for drivers and passengers in the front seats, while also stipulating a Rs 1,000 fine for those found in violation of the Act

The move will prompt high-selling and even sub-Rs 10 lakh car models to get safety ratings, making the cars more expensive

Using basic safety devices such as seatbelt and helmet can save numerous lives and limbs

At the NCAP launch event, Gadkari also said that the cost of safety testing abroad is Rs 2.50 crore, while in India it is Rs 60 lakh

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The car industry's resistance to safety features in all cars irrespective of size is indefensible

Cars in India were so far following Global-NCAP; it is not immediately clear whether the new standardised Indian tests or the consequent ratings will be mandatory

The Indian Government on its part, has responded by introducing new crash test standards for front and side impact

As the government pushes for safety features in cars, Maruti, Hyundai and Toyota turn their attention to passengers