Car Safety Features

Mahindra BE 6 secures full 5-star crash test rating by Bharat NCAP

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

Uber introduces new safety measures primarily focusing on female users

With these features, Uber aims to onboard more women drivers onto its platform, which currently comprises only 2 per cent of its driver base

Volkswagen India to offer 6 airbags across GNCAP Taigun, Virtus variants

German premium car maker Volkswagen India on Monday said it will offer six airbags across all variants of its 5-Star Global NCAP (GNCAP) safety-rated Taigun and Virtus models. Since the introduction of the India 2.0 product portfolio, the company said it is continuously enhancing its product offerings and has expanded its variant line-up, keeping in mind customer demand for its cars in India. While the subcompact crossover SUV Taigun was launched in India in September 2021, themed-sized sedan Virtus was rolled out in March 2022. "Our portfolio of India 2.0 cars will offer six airbags as standard across the line-up. With this, we are showcasing our commitment towards safer mobility," Brand Director at Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Ashish Gupta said. "We are also delighted to have achieved the over 1-lakh sales milestone by the Taigun and Virtus (since their introduction)," he said. Recently, Volkswagen India introduced two new variants of the Taigun GT Line with 1-litre turbo-pet

TMS Ep508: Bharat NCAP, India Inc in space, RIL 46th AGM, Shiv Shakti Point

Will Bharat NCAP make your car safer? How did India Inc help Chandrayaan-3 land on the Moon? How have markets interpreted RIL's 46th AGM? What is the Shiv Shakti Point? All answers here

New regulations to benefit Indian auto component manufacturers: Report

The new rules and trends are increasing the need for content per vehicle and this, in turn, is helping companies boost their revenue and profits

Uber adds rear seatbelt reminder, SOS integration with cops in India

Uber has launched SOS integration with local police to share critical information with them, including live location

Makers of safety-critical parts on capex drive to get set for new rules

Not much gain for seat belts, which are a standard feature in several vehicles; but the airbag rule--as and when it takes effect--will have a multiplier effect on safety-critical components

Term cover is not enough, buy personal accident cover too: Experts

This policy is especially handy when an accident results in disability, impairing a person's earning capacity

How can India make its cars safer and save lives?

Cyrus Mistry's death has triggered a debate around road safety. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said the govt will enforce the rule that all travelers in a car, even on the rear seat, wear a seatbelt

Nitin Gadkari approves draft of Bharat-NCAP car safety rating system

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

Airbags, rear cameras: Make your vehicle more secure with these safety features

From October 2017, certain safety features will be made mandatory in cars