Car Safety India
'People don't buy luxury cars to suffer': SC slams Mercedes for defects
The Supreme Court has provided relief to two companies that had faced problems with luxury cars purchased from Mercedes-Benz
 "'People don't buy luxury cars to suffer': SC slams Mercedes for defects")
Car driver runs over toll staff on Delhi-Meerut expressway, video viral
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
 "Car driver runs over toll staff on Delhi-Meerut expressway, video viral")
Govt to issue fresh draft for installation of rear seat belt alarm in cars
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
 "Govt to issue fresh draft for installation of rear seat belt alarm in cars")
Safety ratings under Bharat NCAP to play significant role in buying cars
The move will prompt high-selling and even sub-Rs 10 lakh car models to get safety ratings, making the cars more expensive
 "Safety ratings under Bharat NCAP to play significant role in buying cars")
The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve
Using basic safety devices such as seatbelt and helmet can save numerous lives and limbs
 "The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve")
India's own road accident safety assessment system: What is Bharat NCAP?
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
 "India's own road accident safety assessment system: What is Bharat NCAP?")
TMS Ep341: Auto exports, IPL valuation, car safety, green hydrogen
Is the jump in India's auto exports a flash in the pan? What explains the big jump in IPL's valuation? Will rising focus on car safety drive gains for airbag makers? What is green hydrogen? All answer
 "TMS Ep341: Auto exports, IPL valuation, car safety, green hydrogen")
What does it cost to build cars with good NCAP ratings?
The government is getting serious about car safety, as over one lakh fifty thousand people lose their lives on Indian roads every year. What does it cost to make a car with good NCAP ratings?
 "What does it cost to build cars with good NCAP ratings?")
TMS Ep255: Car safety, retirement age, auto ancillary cos, nasal vaccine
How can India make its cars safer? Should India consider raising the retirement age? Are auto ancillaries a favourable bet as commodity costs ease? How do nasal vaccines work? Answers here
 "TMS Ep255: Car safety, retirement age, auto ancillary cos, nasal vaccine")
Unsafe at any speed: Safety rules need to be tightened
The car industry's resistance to safety features in all cars irrespective of size is indefensible
 "Unsafe at any speed: Safety rules need to be tightened")
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
 "Nitin Gadkari approves draft of Bharat-NCAP car safety rating system")
Improved safety score notwithstanding, Made in India cars have miles to go
The Indian Government on its part, has responded by introducing new crash test standards for front and side impact
 "Improved safety score notwithstanding, Made in India cars have miles to go")
Automakers pave a road to safety
As the government pushes for safety features in cars, Maruti, Hyundai and Toyota turn their attention to passengers
 "Automakers pave a road to safety")
