Automobile Discussion Thread

[Sushubh]

All Cars Sold in the EU Now Require a Camera Aimed at Your Face. It’s Still Not Clear Where That Data Goes | All About Cookies

 

[Sushubh]

How Global Auto Giants Persuaded The Modi Govt To Rewrite India's Environmental Rules

Previously unreported records show that Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Maruti Suzuki lobbied the environment ministry to exempt industrial sheds from environmental clearances, bypassing checks on tree loss, groundwater extraction and impacts on local communities. The government changed the rules...

article-14.com

 

[Sushubh]

Good news for car owners: PUCC validity may triple to 3 years for BS-VI vehicles - CNBC TV18

The Centre has proposed extending PUCC validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old from one year to three years, while retaining shorter renewal periods for older vehicles under draft rules.

www.cnbctv18.com

Lol

I bet you would still pay more money for this extended period because it's not a test but a tax.

 

[Sushubh]

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[Jonas]

Don't want to be that guy, but has the court seen any data around third-party insurance settlements?

100% of the people I know have to claim insurance under own damage, even when 100% of the time the fault is of somebody else.

 

[Sushubh]

OTP rule for PUC certificates leaves Gurugram vehicle owners facing delays

Many motorists cannot receive verification codes because RCs carry outdated or previous owners’ mobile numbers, forcing them to update details at the RTO.

www.hindustantimes.com

are they stupid or what?

 

[Sushubh]

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[Sushubh]

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vinfast-puts-brakes-manufacturing-some-cars-india-sources-memo-say-2026-09-01/

 

[Sushubh]

All vehicles to be fitted with V2V communication system from October 1, 2028

The road ministry, on Monday, said it has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles to provide vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders adequate...

m.economictimes.com