Ola Electric’s India-made Roadster X+ with 4680 Bharat cell gets govt certificationOla Electric's Roadster X+ electric motorcycle has received government certification. This approval allows for the delivery of the motorcyc...
30 Dec, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
Kumaraswamy pitches ICAT facility for Bengaluru to focus on EV, SDV developmentUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy has proposed Bengaluru to host the third International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), focusing on a...
20 Jan, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
Production of advanced chemistry cell batteries in India likely to start by Jan 2024: Mahindra Nath PandeyIndia is set to begin production of advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries by January 2024, according to Union Minister Mahindra Nath Pand...
12 Sep, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
Import duty removal expected to help put India on world map as auto testing hubMinister for heavy industries Mahendra Nath Pandey on Saturday said the move will make vehicle testing competitive and will support the dev...
06 Feb, 2023, 01.02 AM IST
To make India a hub for certification, govt abolishes import duty on cars brought in for testingThe exemption of import duty will enable carmakers to introduce advanced technologies in the country at reduced costs and also support deve...
04 Feb, 2023, 08.39 PM IST
Eye on cybersecurity as cars go smartThe International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), which certifies vehicles for their safety and compliance with local laws, is pla...
12 Jan, 2023, 11.13 PM IST
Delhi to enforce stricter norms for pollution fitness certificates“A randomised system audit has found instances of PUC certificates being issued without appropriate examination of the vehicles,” a senior ...
21 Jun, 2022, 10.41 AM IST
Toyota Kirloskar to extend warranty on batteries for self-charging hybrid electric vehicles from AugustThe move is in line with the company's commitment to encourage the adoption of electrified vehicles in the country, it added. "With custome...
28 Jul, 2021, 02.23 PM IST
Ratan Tata to be honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' awardThe chairman emeritus of the Tata group will be honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award during the launch ...
18 Dec, 2020, 06.02 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp gets BS-VI certification for Splendor from ICATThe company claimed it is the first vehicle manufacturer in the country to receive BS-VI certification for a two-wheeler.
10 Jun, 2019, 05.32 PM IST
Moglix onboards global FMCG giant Unilever as its clientSingapore and Noida-based startup creates cloud-based contract automation SaaS tool for the Anglo-Dutch consumer product major.
25 Mar, 2019, 11.23 AM IST
Locally-manufactured cars may face the salt spray testThe road transport and highways ministry wants to make it mandatory for automobile manufacturers to use 70% galvanised steel for car body p...
10 Nov, 2018, 08.17 AM IST
How ‘unsafe’ e-rickshaws turn ‘roadworthy’ without testsThe transport department in turn registers these vehicles if all documents are available, including a valid driver's license along with pol...
18 May, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
Mandatory crash tests from October 2017 to make Indian cars saferStringent crash norms will be mandatorily applicable to all new cars from October 2017.
14 May, 2015, 01.40 AM IST
Cheaper, battery-run rickshaws planned for DelhiTransport commissioner Gyanesh Bharti said, "Manufacturers have come forward with battery-operated versions of the autorickshaw."
02 Jul, 2014, 12.41 PM IST
No insurance cover for e-rickshaw rideAt present, around a lakh e-rickshaws that ply on Delhi roads are not "vehicles" as per the provisions of Central Motor Vehicles Act.
21 Mar, 2014, 12.11 PM IST
Sack inspectors who certify faulty carsGovernment is yet to take tough, exemplary action against the inspectors charged with selecting vehicles for inspection and certification.
02 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST