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AUTOMAKER SAFETY RULES
Cheaper to run, but costlier to buy? New CAFE III rules kick in from April 2027; here's how your next car could be affectedIndia’s CAFE III fuel-efficiency norms will take effect from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-average targets for automakers until March 203...
China proposes stricter car design, testing rules, including ban on fully hidden door handlesChina has proposed stricter rules for automakers, including a ban on fully hidden door handles, foldable or flexible displays and the use o...
US fuel economy standards: Trump admin set to roll out new regime for cars, light trucksThe Trump administration is set to announce relaxed fuel economy standards affecting gasoline cars and light trucks. These changes aim to l...
Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi serviceJust hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened...
Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
Bharat NCAP 2 to launch October 2027, assessing entire vehicle safety chain: Nitin GadkariIndia plans to launch Bharat NCAP 2 from October 2027 for comprehensive vehicle safety.This new program will evaluate the entire safety cha...
India's car safety testing won't depend on cars alone: Nitin GadkariIndia plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027, expanding safety assessments. A points-based system for drivers aims to change behavior and ...
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
Your next car may 'talk' to nearby vehicles and save your life: Here's what's coming nextIndia plans to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology for new vehicles. This system will allow cars to share vital data like s...
Consumer panel orders Maruti Suzuki to replace car in first E20 fuel dispute; company to appealA pivotal consumer commission decision requires Maruti Suzuki to exchange a customer's car, citing concerns over E20 fuel compatibility lin...
Qualcomm, Wayve partner to accelerate AI-powered self-driving system rolloutQualcomm and Wayve will together partner to build an integrated system, which will help carmakers quickly introduce driver assistance and a...
China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standardsChina will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla. Saf...
White House to propose less stringent fuel economy standards, sources sayWhite House to propose less stringent fuel economy standards, sources say
US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving carsThe Trump administration is easing regulations to bolster U.S. automakers like Tesla in the self-driving car race against China. Exemptions...
US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving carsThe new exemption procedures will allow US automakers to apply to skip certain safety rules for self-driving vehicles if they are used only...
Trump transition recommends scrapping car-crash reporting requirement opposed by TeslaThe Trump transition team has recommended eliminating a requirement for companies to report automated vehicle crashes, a move that could be...
US to require new cars to have emergency braking systems by 2029Congress directed the NHTSA in the 2021 infrastructure law to create a rule to establish minimum performance standards for automatic emerge...
India's SML Isuzu to hike prices to offset higher input costsIndian automaker SML Isuzu Ltd said on Tuesday it will raise prices of its trucks and buses from April 1 to offset higher input costs due t...
Mandatory wearing of seat belt in rear seat could have saved Cyrus MistryEven traffic officers rarely fine rear-seat passengers for not wearing seat belts. According to KK Kapila, President Emeritus of the Intern...
Automakers may face Rs 100 crore fine for violating safety rulesThe panel has agreed to framing strict and steeper penalties that include imprisonment for offences like driving by minors, crossing speed ...