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SAFERCARSFORINDIA TIMELINE
“2013
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“Global NCAP carries out frontal crash tests of five Indian models 56 kph and 64 kph at the ADAC crash laboratory in Landsberg, Germany.
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“2014
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“Launch in Delhi of first Safer Cars for India results at Emerging Market Automobile Safety Conference hosted by IRTE at the College of Traffic Management also featured on NDTV’s Car and Biker show.
Made-in-India cars crash tested for the first time | NDTV”
“At Geneva Auto Salon Nissan Vice President Andy Palmer attacks India tests as “absurd”.
Global NCAP defends safety tests after Nissan chief’s criticism | Autocar”
“Death of Gopinath Munde, Rural Affairs Minister in Delhi car crash.
Gopinath Munde: Indian minister dies in car crash | BBC News”
“Safer Cars for India featured on Satyamev Jayate (trans. Truth Alone Triumphs) popular current affairs show hosted by Bollywood actor Aamir Khan.
Importance of vehicle bodyshell strength and fitment of air bags highlighted”
“Launch of second set of results at Road Map for Indian Automobile Safety hosted at IRTE College of Traffic Management featuring two more zero star cars – the Datsun GO and the Maruti Suzuki Swift.
UN Crash Test Standards Would Make Cars Safer In India Says Global NCAP | Global NCAP”
“Krishan Pal, Minister of State for Road Transport comments that “safety should be required not just for cars to be exported but also for those sold in India”. Mr Vijay Chhibber, Union Secretary at MORTH calls the results “a wake-up call to industry” and confirms Indian Government commitment to launch a new Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme.
Coming soon: New norms to make air bags must for all cars | Hindustan Times”
“Global NCAP writes to CEO Carlos Ghosn to withdraw zero star Datsun GO expressing concern that a new model could be launched with a bodyshell so weak that there is no point in fitting airbags.
Global NCAP Calls For Urgent Withdrawal Of Datsun Go | Global NCAP”
“Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) claim that Global NCAP is “scaremongering”.
SIAM Voices Its Thoughts About Global NCAP Crash Test | DriveSpark News”
“Toyota commit to making airbags standard in all their car models. ”
“Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava argues against Global NCAP recommendations.
Adding Safety Features Will Lead To Less Road Safety Says Maruti Chief | Motorbeam”
“Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways P Radhakrishnan informs Raya Sabha that Government planned to introduce offset frontal and side impact tests once crash laboratory facilities being developed by the National Automotive Testing and Research and Development Infrastructure Project (NATRIP) are available.
Government to bring in mandatory crash tests to cut road accident deaths | Daily Mail Online”
“2015
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“Global NCAP launches report Democratising Car Safety - A Road Map for Safer Cars 2020 calling for universal application of minimum UN crash test standards.
Millions Of New Cars Worldwide Fail UN Safety Standards | Global NCAP”
“Following meetings between Global NCAP and the CEO of the Datsun brand improvements are confirmed for the Datsun GO including improved steel quality and fitment of front airbags.
Nissan backs down over car safety controversy in India | The Guardian”
“Toyota report that eight months after making airbags standard across their model range sales have increased by 19%.
Toyota finds airbags are in demand on India’s deadly roads | Mint”
“Interim order by the Gauhati High Court. in Assam temporarily halts sale of cars failing crash tests.
Sales of small cars like Alto, Swift take a hit as Assam bans cars failing crash test | The Economic Times”
“Global NCAP proposes that SIAM make a voluntary commitment to apply crash test standards.
Global NCAP urges SIAM to adopt new safety standards | Autocar India ”
“2016
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“Indian Automobile Safety Conference. Keynote speaker Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, confirms Indian Government commitment to new crash test standards in 2017.”
“Renault Kwid scores zero star after three consecutive tests.
Zero Stars For All Cars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Tests | Global NCAP”
“David Ward responds to “allegations in the industry that Global NCAP works with a commercial agenda”. Confirms to the Economic Times that Global NCAP is “strictly non-profit” with two main sources of revenue – Bloomberg Philanthropies and the FIA Foundation”.
Sure the results will be better when we do further tests: David Ward, GNCAP | The Economic Times”
“2017
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“The Renault Duster scored zero in Safer Cars for India ratings. At the company’s request a driver’s airbag version was the tested and scored three stars. This contrasted with a four star rating achieved by the same model when tested by Latin NCAP. The difference it emerged was because Renault had equipped the Indian Duster with a smaller air bag.
Renault Duster Scores Zero Stars In Its Basic Version | Global NCAP”
“Michael Bloomberg, the World Health Organization’s global ambassador for noncommunicable diseases calls on car makers to commit to safety.
Automakers, Developing Nations Must Commit To Auto Safety Says Michael Bloomberg | Car&Bike”
“Jessica Troung, Global NCAP Director of Programmes speaks at an Expert Roundtable in Mumbai hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and highlighted new crash standards “as a huge step forward for in passenger car safety in India.” ”
“New front and side crash test regulations (AIS 098 & 099) for new model passenger cars enter into force. ”
“2018
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“‘Safer Choice’ award launched at Delhi Auto show for highest scoring five star result with additional requirements for child safety, pedestrian protection, and electronic stability control.
Auto Expo 2018: Global NCAP Announces ‘Safer Choice’ Awards For India | Car&Bike”
“Global NCAP marks 25th Safer Cars for India crash test with three models having achieved four stars.”
“Regulation for fitment of Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) for new model motorcycles above 125cc enters into force. ”
“Regulation for fitment of Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) for new model cars enters into force.”
“Anant Geete, Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprise inaugurates new NATRIP crash laboratory in Manesar.
Auto sector testing gets an upgrade as ICAT inaugurates new facilities under NATRiP | Motorindia”
“Speaking at the SIAM Annual Convention Nitin Gadkari announced that MORTH is planning to make Advanced Driver Assistance Systems mandatory in India from early 2022.
Advanced Driver aids might be mandatory by 2022 says Nitin Gadkari: Will make Indian roads safer! | Financial Express”
“Global NCAP World Congress with Stop the Crash demonstrations of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Motorcycle ABS.
Global NCAP World Congress 2018 And Stop The Crash Successfully Held In Delhi, India | Global NCAP”
“Abhay Damle, joint secretary, MORTH speaking at Stop the Crash demos confirms that India is working to make ESC and AEB mandatory in cars by 2022-23.
Vehicle Safety Technology: ESC and AEB to be mandatory in cars by 2022-23 | Times of India”
“New pedestrian protection regulation (AIS 100) for new model passenger cars enters into force. ”
“The Tata Nexon is awarded the first Safer Cars for India five star result.
Global NCAP’s First Five Star Car In India: The Tata Nexon | Global NCAP”
“2019
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“Nitin Gadkari presented with Global NCAP Innovation Award.
Nitin Gadkari presented with Innovation Award by Global NCAP | Autocar India”
“Regulation for fitment of Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) for all motorcycles above 125cc in production enters into force. ”
“Regulation for fitment of Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) for all cars in production enters into force.”
“Regulations requiring all cars to be equipped with a driver-side airbag, a speed warning system, a seatbelt reminder for driver and co-driver, and rear parking sensors comes into force. ”
“New front and side crash test regulations (AIS 098 & 099) for new model passenger cars enter into force.”
“2020
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“Mahindra’s XUV 300 wins first ‘Safer Choice’ award.
Mahindra XUV300 achieves First Ever ‘Safer Choice’ Award | Global NCAP”
“MoRTH confirms that it intends to make ESC a regulatory requirement for buses from 2023.
MoRTH To Make Electronic Stability Control Mandatory On Buses By April 2023 | Car&Bike”
“New pedestrian protection regulation (AIS 100) for all passenger cars in production enters into force. ”
“Global NCAP confirms that it will upgrade its Safer Cars for India testing requirements.
Originally planned for early 2020 the new protocol has been delayed due to COVID restrictions. GNCAP crash and safety tests to get harder | Autocar India”
“MoRTH issues a draft notification to require fitment of dual airbags for passenger cars.
Front passenger airbag set to become mandatory for all cars on sale in India | Autocar India”
“2021
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“New regulation requiring dual front airbags for new model passenger cars enters into force.
Dual airbags made mandatory for passenger vehicles in India | Autocar India”
“Speaking at Autocar Professional ‘Safer Mobility Conclave’ Alejandro Furas Global NCAP Secretary General outlines the likely content of the Safer Cars for India new rating protocol.
GNCAP to include ESC in test protocol from 2022, active safety tech by 2026 | Autocar India”
“First Electric Vehicle tested by Safer Cars for India the Tata Tigor earns 4 star rating.
Global NCAP´s first EV crash test delivers four star results for Tata | Global NCAP”
“Dual front airbags for all passenger cars in production enters into force. ”
“2022
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“Nitin Gadkari approves draft notification to require fitment of six airbags in vehicles carrying up to eight people.
6 airbags could become mandatory on all cars: scope and challenges | Autocar India”
“50th crash test for Safer Cars for India.
Global NCAP crash tests reach half century in India | Global NCAP”
“New Safer Cars for India test strengthened protocol announced.”
“Nitin Gadkari announces that the six air bag rule deferred until October 2023.
Airbags law india: Six airbags rule for passenger cars deferred by a year to October 2023 | The Economic Times”
“Autocar Professional reports that the top five Safer Cars for India five star rated cars have sold over 900,000 units.
India’s top five Global NCAP five-star-rated cars sell over 900,000 units | Autocar Professional”
“First five star awards earned under new tougher test requirements – VW Taigun & Skoda Kushaq.
VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq first to achieve 5 stars in Global NCAP’s updated crash tests | Global NCAP”
“Reacting to a series of one star crash test results for Maruti Suzuki models the company Chairman RC Bhargava falsely claims that Global NCAP is “funded to a large extent by automotive component manufacturers, like airbag manufacturers”. Global NCAPs crash testing programme has never been funded by component manufacturers.
Maruti’s RC Bhargava on GNCAP crash rating of Swift, Ignis, S Presso | Autocar India”
“2023
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“Bharat NCAP announced in Delhi by Nitin Gadkari.
Shri Nitin Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) | Government of India, Press Information Bureau”
“Nitin Gadkari withdraws draft six air bag rule.
Gadkari retracts from ’6 airbags in cars’ statement, says ‘ won’t be mandatory’ | Livemint”
“David Ward of Global NCAP warns against growing market for large SUVs speaking at Road Safety Initiative Conference hosted by IRTE in New Delhi.
Industry’s relentless push to sell large SUVs bad news for road safety: David Ward | Autocar Professional”
“Tata Safari and Harrier awarded first Bharat NCAP five star ratings.
Tata Safari, Harrier garner first-ever Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating | India Today”
“2024
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“Global NCAP presents Tata Motors with their Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier - an accolade only available to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India.
Tata Motors achieves Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for Safari and Harrier | Global NCAP”