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  1. HAL 9000

    Fiat Punto scores first-ever zero-star NCAP safety rating

    The Fiat Punto has been awarded no stars by independent safety expert Euro NCAP – the first time such a score has been given. The Punto – first introduced in 2005 – was re-examined as part of Euro NCAP’s regular reassessment of vehicles as the body seeks to find cars “that are past their...
  3. HAL 9000

    Datsun Go! - Just don't ask it to STOP!

    Here are a few pics of just how the POS Datsun Go! crumples like a soft-drink can, when involved in a moderate speed fender bender - yet they still continue to sell this 'unsafe at ANY speed' vehicle to uninformed and unsuspecting motorists. MVA on the M2 West near Cleveland M08, RV09 and A09...
  4. HAL 9000

    We The Crash Test Dummies - Indian Vehicle Safety Standards reduced

    The government is trying to water down the safety standards for cars to suit Indian carmakers and Indian conditions. A close examination of the BN VSAP—or Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme—reveals that the specifications of many safety standards, including crash tests, have been...
  5. HAL 9000

    Scary Crash Test Shows Why You Don't Want A Chinese Mini Cooper Clone

    "OH LOOK! - Finally, the Chinese have made a car that performs even WORSE than the Indian-manufactured Datsun Go in a NCAP crash test!" As someone who's spent most of his driving life tooling blissfully around in cars that are, by modern standards, death-traps, it's sort of satisfying to...
  6. HAL 9000

    Danger Ahead: Airbags may have made a difference

    Most mid-segment cars in India are priced higher than corresponding models in markets such as the US or Europe, but fall short of safety standards. Airbags may have made a difference in Gopinath Munde’s case. Here’s a what-if situation: Would last week’s accident involving Union Rural...
  7. HAL 9000

    Safety last? Maruti Suzuki Chairman Mr. R.C. Bhargava's ridiculous statements

    In what may be a somewhat terrifying development that tries to detract attention from the urgent need for safety features in all cars sold in this country, Maruti Suzuki Chairman Mr. R. C. Bhargava has come out with a statement that implies that the need for active and passive safety features in...
  8. HAL 9000

    List: Indian Cars & Safety Features offered

    "After the "Safety Poll" thread, the next logical step was to look at the safety features of all popular Indian cars in one place. This is not only more convenient, but also allows easy comparison. I have considered all makes and models included in the September 2014 sales analysis, except...
  9. HAL 9000

    Nissan called on to withdraw dangerous car model from Indian market

    In an unprecedented move, the global organisation for car safety testing has called on Nissan to withdraw a brand new model from the Indian market because it is so dangerous. Max Mosley, chairman of the New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), has made the demand in a personal letter to Nissan...
  10. HAL 9000

    Car manufacturers accused of lower safety standards in Latin America

    It's nothing less than a disgrace when major companies put the lives of their customers at risk in order to maximise profits. It would be even worse if multinationals were to discriminate against those in the developing world to offset declining profits in traditional western markets, where...
  11. HAL 9000

    Ford 'Modifies' India Manufactured EcoSport For European Market

    The compact SUV segment is booming across the globe and manufacturers are cashing-in on the demand by launching their popular vehicles in markets where they see a great scope of growth and demand. The Ford EcoSport was originally meant for Brazil and India mainly, but now Ford is all set to...
  12. HAL 9000

    AP IMPACT: Cars made in Brazil are deadly

    The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry's biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil's new middle class. The shiny new Fords, Fiats, and Chevrolets tell the tale of an economy in full bloom that now boasts the fourth largest auto...
  13. HAL 9000

    Coming soon: New norms to make air bags must for all cars in India

    Entry level car prices will rise by Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 from October next year as the government will make it mandatory for all new passenger cars in India to have basic safety features such as air bags, anti-lock braking systems, child restraint systems, seat belt reminders and reinforced...
  14. HAL 9000

    Euro Spec Suzuki Celerio Scores Only 3 Stars In NCAP Crash Test

    Suzuki is all set to launch the Celerio hatchback in Germany later this month and ahead of the official launch, the hatchback was subjected to the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) wherein it scored 3 out of 5 stars proving its crash worthiness. The Euro spec Celerio is sourced from...
  15. HAL 9000

    Maruti Suzuki Swift & Datsun Go Fail NCAP Crash Tests

    The popular Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Datsun Go have failed the latest round of Indian crash tests carried out by Global NCAP. The Go is an entry-level model, which competes with Maruti Suzuki's Alto800 and Hyundai Eon, while the Swift is positioned as a more premium hatchback. The Swift has...
  16. Rouxenator

    VW Citi Golf "breaks in two" after hitting tree

    Still think its cool to drive a car that was developed in 1974? Next rather buy something a bit more modern with at least a 3 Star EuroNCAP rating (hint : The new Sh1t1 with airbag is still a 0 star NCAP car). Original story at http://www.dieburger.com/Stories/News/19.0.1420064881.aspx
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