Event data recorders may be mandatory for vehiclesBy 2029, India's ministry of road transport and highways is looking to enforce the installation of event data recorders in vehicles to enha...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
New cars may get automatic emergency braking from 2030: What does it mean?The Road Ministry aims to implement Advanced Emergency Braking Systems for all new car models by October 2030. For pre-2030 models still in...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Automatic ADAS breaking in all cars: Nitin Gadkari's Transport Ministry plans advanced emergency braking system from 2030Nitin Gadkari-led Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is considering making advanced emergency braking systems mandatory in new c...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
How painted road art during Durga Puja in Kolkata has created a slippery controversy in West BengalA viral video of three motorcycles skidding on Kolkata’s rainbow-painted Chingrighata flyover after a drizzle has triggered concerns about ...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Runaway truck ramps on steep US highways can stop vehicles with failed brakes using gravity, deep gravel, or both; Nevada operates four of these emergency rampsIn Nevada, truck escape ramps are specially built to safely halt runaway vehicles on steep inclines. Utilizing gravity or loose gravel, the...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In 2005, the US required reflective markings on freight cars to improve visibility at crossings; nearly 1 in 4 crossing collisions involved vehicles hitting trainsAt night, freight trains can easily go unnoticed, leading to numerous accidents at highway-rail crossings. To address this safety concern, ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
New Hyundai Bayon SUV unveiled with petrol and hybrid engine options, panoramic sunroof, more rear legroom; expected price, boot space and other specsHyundai Bayon SUV: Hyundai has shown the all-new Bayon at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The compact SUV gets petrol engines at launch, a hybri...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
IISc’s ARTPARK InterSafe gets nod for AI and 5G pilot on Bengaluru-Hassan highwayInterSafe aims to detect collision risks where smaller roads meet the highway and send warnings to road users through the mobile network.
12 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
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...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
If your car gets stuck on US railroad tracks, the small blue-and-white sign nearby can tell the railroad exactly where you are before the next train arrivesEmergency notification system signs at railroad crossings are essential for assisting drivers in emergency situations. These signs display ...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Most US roads are built with a slight sideways tilt that drivers barely notice: About a 2% cross slope helps rainwater run off instead of pooling on the pavementRoadways are engineered with a gentle slope of around 2% to enhance rainwater drainage effectively. This slight tilt not only reduces the r...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Tesla is browbeating the EU to approve its 'Full Self-Driving' tech. The pressure is workingTesla is involved in a campaign to secure EU approval for its Full Self-Driving technology. The automaker faces criticism regarding the val...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Case study of how not to plan & buildThe recently opened Barapullah Phase 3 corridor in Delhi was anticipated to enhance travel efficiency, but it has rapidly turned into a tra...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Kataline files DRHP for IPO; plans 43 lakh fresh issue, OFSKataline Limited, an integrated traffic safety solutions provider, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus to SEBI. The proposed IPO i...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Bullet train: First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra after being transported over 1,000 kmA 100-meter-long steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been successfully installed in Thane. This bridge, weighing...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Sleeper bus fire safety concerns grow after 9 die in Delhi-Mahoba bus blaze: What retrofitting and overloading can changeSleeper buses traveling along highways are facing heightened scrutiny following a tragic fire incident that resulted in nine fatalities. Ex...
27 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST