DNA: Dangers of Using Counterfeit Airbags
Delhi Police has busted two factories manufacturing fake airbags and arrested three accused. Fake airbags include airbags from many big car companies.
Apr 20, 2024, 23:46 PM IST
Immediate Removal of Polythene Covers from Car Seats Advised: Top 3 Reasons
Polythene Cover On Car Seats: Many people, when they buy a new car, do not remove the polythene cover from the seats for a long time. But, is this the right thing to do?
Jan 24, 2024, 13:03 PM IST
Airbag industry to record 3-FOLD growth by FY2027 with 6-airbag compliance on its way: Report
With the new safety standard of 6 airbags ready to be implemented, the airbag industry is expected to grow to roughly Rs 7,000 crore by FY2027.
Dec 27, 2022, 17:40 PM IST
Kia Carens recalled in India over potential error in Air Bag Control module, to update software for FREE
The South Korean automakers has decided to voluntarily recall the Kia Carens in India for inspection and if required, a software update will be provided free of cost.
Oct 04, 2022, 10:27 AM IST
'Govt has recognized...' Maruti Suzuki Chairman welcomes govt's move to defer 6 Airbags norm
The government had earlier planned to make six airbags mandatory in eight-seater vehicles for enhanced safety of occupants from October 1, 2022.
Sep 30, 2022, 06:56 AM IST
Govt defers mandatory 6 Airbags rule in India, Nitin Gadkari announces new DATE
Announcing the new dates for implementation of mandatory 6 airbags, Nitin Gadkari said that "safety of all passengers travelling in motor vehicles irrespective of their cost and variants is the foremost priority."
Sep 29, 2022, 14:26 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari urges automakers to adopt global standards in affordable cars to enhance road safety
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urges automakers to adopt global standards in affordable cars to enhance road safety, to provide safety to people using small economy cars, reports PTI.
Sep 15, 2022, 10:46 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari praises Akshay Kumar for promoting 6 airbags in cars: Watch Video
The video shared by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on his official Twitter handle shows actor Akshay Kumar promoting road safety and the importance of airbags in a TVC.
Sep 10, 2022, 18:58 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki to discontinue small cars like Alto, Wagon R in India, here's why?
As of 2020, more than 133,000 people were killed and 355,000 were injured in road accidents in India, with automobile passengers accounting for 13% of those who died.
Jun 29, 2022, 13:16 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki India wants govt to reconsider mandatory 6 airbags proposal for THIS reason
Maruti Suzuki India wants the government to think again on making six airbags mandatory in vehicles, says norms will adversely hit small car market, reports PTI.
May 31, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
Carmakers are liable to pay for damages in case of faulty airbags, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court also said in computing such punitive damages, the capacity of the manufacturing enterprise should also be a factor.
Apr 22, 2022, 14:47 PM IST
Govt to make 6 airbags mandatory from October 1, car prices set to increase
Adding another four airbags in cars will increase the cost by Rs 17,600 ($231), according to auto market data provider JATO Dynamics.
Apr 21, 2022, 08:53 AM IST
India's mandatory 6 airbag clause hurting carmakers: Report
As of 2020, more than 133,000 people were killed and 355,000 were injured in road accidents in India, with automobile passengers accounting for 13% of those who died.
Apr 16, 2022, 19:33 PM IST
Airbag saved life, but leaves a wacky bruise on driver’s arm; check pics
By burning solid propellant, an airbag expands and fills within fractions of a second and at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the airbag moves outward.
Mar 08, 2022, 20:30 PM IST
Govt makes 6 airbags mandatory for all cars carrying upto 8 passengers
In a series of Tweet, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari mentioned that he has approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory.
Jan 14, 2022, 17:50 PM IST
Union govt makes airbag mandatory for front passenger seat in vehicles
Ministry has issued Gazette notification regarding the mandatory provision of an airbag for a passenger seated on the front seat of a vehicle, next to the driver. This has been mandated as an important safety feature & is also based on suggestions of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety.
Mar 06, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
Big Update: Airbags for front passenger seats mandatory from April 1, know more
The Ministry of road transport has proposed to make the front airbags (driver and passenger) mandatory in India. The law ministry has accepted this proposal and has given a green signal for front airbags as a standard fitment. As of now, only driver's seat airbags is compulsory for all passenger vehicles in India.
Mar 04, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
Jeep recalls 1200 Compass SUVs in India for faulty airbags
During the airbag module assembly process, "loose fasteners may have inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules," Fiat said in an emailed statement.
Nov 23, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Honda recalls 41,580 car units across different models in India
As a part of global strategy to rectify faulty airbags, Japanese auto major Honda is recalling 41,580 units of previous generation of Accord, Civic, City and Jazz models in India.
Jan 31, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
