Maruti-Suzuki has shed every iota of conservatism with Victoris SUV. I drove the top ZXi+ model with the optional panoramic sunroof, priced at Rs 17.75 lakh ex-showroom.
Carmakers like MG, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Tata have realised that buyers want Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, despite complaints about automatic emergency braking.
It took me some time to get used to ADAS features and I’ve learnt to live with them. In fact, I even find features like the blind-spot warning extremely useful.
ESC is something that manufacturers will be forced to install on all cars if they want a three-star or above rating in the new Bharat-NCAP safety tests.
By equipping Honda Sensing in the City, it's almost certain that other carmakers will follow. The new Kia Seltos later this year and Hyundai Creta in 2024 will have ADAS.
In Europe and China, the Advanced Driver Assistance System is already an essential feature. It's a matter of time before it becomes mandatory in India.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
Last time when I read the literature , it was mentioned that a spare wheel was compulsory, I wonder what happened to that rule. Decades ago, I heard from an insider that Suzuki refused a 50-paise upgraded version of a seat belt for better safety. Now, miserly Suzuki has bid goodbye to the spare wheel. I wonder what they will drop in future.
Last time when I read the literature , it was mentioned that a spare wheel was compulsory, I wonder what happened to that rule. Decades ago, I heard from an insider that Suzuki refused a 50-paise upgraded version of a seat belt for better safety. Now, miserly Suzuki has bid goodbye to the spare wheel. I wonder what they will drop in future.