Airbags

Latin NCAP: Volkswagen Tiguan, Jetta Score 5 Stars, India-Made Figo Scores 4 Stars

Edited By Kingshuk Dutta | Friday September 27, 2019

The latest results of Latin NCAP crash tests reveal that the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Jetta scored 5 stars each while the India-made Ford Figo scored 4 stars.

Volkswagen, Porsche To Recall Around 227,000 cars Over Airbag, Seatbelt Issues

Reuters | Thursday September 19, 2019

The newspaper said the Tiguan, Sharan and CC models built in 2015 as well as Porsche 911, Boxter, Cayman und Panamera models from 2015 and 2016. It cited Germany's KBA federal motor authority as saying the cars needed an update to the software of the airbag control units.

Hyundai Motor Group Develops New Centre Side Airbag

Edited by Ameya Naik | Wednesday September 18, 2019

The new center side airbag is expected to diminish head injuries caused by passengers colliding with each other by 80 per cent.

Toyota Yaris G Optional Variant Introduced; Prices Start At Rs. 9.63 Lakh

Edited By Seshan Vijayraghvan | Friday September 6, 2019

Just days after announcing the launch of the J-Optional and V-Optional variants for the Toyota Yaris, the Japanese carmaker has now silently introduced a mid-spec G-Optional trim as well.

होंडा तैयार कर रही नई फ्रंट एयरबैग तकनीक, टक्कर में ज़्यादा सुरक्षित रहेंगे यात्री

Anshuman Sakalley | Tuesday August 27, 2019

नए एयरबैग को होंडा R&D के इंजीनियर्स ऑटोलिव के साथ साझेदारी में डेवेलप कर रहे हैं जो कंपनी की सेफ्टी सिस्टम सप्लायर है. जानें कितनी असरदार है तकनीक?

Honda Develops New Front Airbag Technology

Ameya Naik | Monday August 26, 2019

The new design is based on Honda's commitment to developing technologies that better protect vehicle occupants in a wide range of crash scenarios.

Toyota Hilux SW4/Fortuner Receives 5 Star Rating In Latin NCAP

Ameya Naik | Thursday August 22, 2019

The Toyota Hilux SW4 that was crash tested was manufactured in Argentina, renewed under latest and tougher protocol, the five stars for Adult and Child Occupant Protection.

Honda Jazz, Honda City, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord Recalled In India

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday July 30, 2019

As many as 5,088 cars of Honda Car India have been recalled in India to replace airbag inflators. The recall is part of Honda's global announcement to replace airbag inflators in as many as 16 lakh vehicles.

Daimler Loses $1.3 billion On Diesel, Airbag Woes

AP | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, says it lost 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in the second quarter as the company booked 4.2 billion euros in one-time charges for troubles with diesel vehicles and air bag recalls. The quarterly loss reported Wednesday was the company's first since 2009 and a bumpy start for new CEO Ola Kalleniu...

Ford Recalls 22,690 Endeavour SUVs In India For Faulty Airbag Inflators

CarAndBike Team | Friday July 19, 2019

The recall is a voluntary one and has been prompted to inspect the front airbag inflators on the Endeavour. The affected lot had been made at the company's Chennai plant between February 2004 and September 2014.

2019 Datsun Redi-Go Gets Enhanced Safety Features

CarAndBike Team | Thursday July 18, 2019

Datsun has updated the 2019 Redigo with added safety features as standard fitment. These include driver-side airbag, rear parking assist sensor, high speed warning and seat belt reminder.

ZF Demonstrates World’s First Pre-Crash External Side Airbag System

Sameer Contractor | Thursday June 6, 2019

German auto components maker ZF has developed the world's first pre-crash occupant safety system with an external side airbag. The manufacturer gave a live demonstration of the new safety technology in Memmingen, Germany, which saw an external side airbag being deployed just milliseconds before a collision. The company says that the new technology ...

Honda Issues Recall For 1.37 Lakh SUVs Globally; India Unaffected

Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday it is recalling 137,000 new sport utility vehicles (SUVs) following reports of three injuries tied to sudden air bag deployments in the United States.The Japanese-based automaker said it is recalling the 2019 CR-V to replace steering wheel wire harnesses and supplemental restraint system cable reels after six unexpe...

Two-Wheeler Riders Without Helmet Will Not Be Able To Buy Petrol In Noida

CarAndBike Team | Friday May 17, 2019

Two-wheeler riders without a helmet will not be able to buy petrol in Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, after the Noida District Administration has taken an initiative by announcing the move. The District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has instructed all fuel filling stations in Noida and Greater Noida to spread awareness and tell people ...

होंडा कार्स इंडिया ने रिकॉल की 3,669 यूनिट अकॉर्ड, बदलेगी ताकाता एयरबैग इंफ्लेटर्स

Anshuman Sakalley | Friday April 19, 2019

रिप्लेसमेंट और मरम्मत का यह काम मुफ्त में किया जाएगा और 18 अप्रैल 2019 से होंडा डीलरशिप पर अकॉर्ड की सर्विस की जाएगी. जानें कौन होगा रिकॉल का हिस्सा?