The Maldives has a moderatecrime ratingof 55.02. In thefirst quarter of 2023, the Maldives police force recorded a total of 2,847 crimes. The majority weretheft(976 cases),traffic accidents(393 cases), andactivities involving illegal substances(359 cases). Malé is where most of the criminal ...
As indicated by its five-star rating, SEAL U performed very well in the tests, with maximum points awarded in the side barrier test and the side pole impact test. Despite the size difference, both the SEAL U and TANG received perfect scores in the child seat installation ratings. These im...
Global NCAP is all set to make its safety testing protocol for India far more stringent. Its #SaferCarsForIndia programme – launched in 2014 – currently awards cars up to a 5-star rating for adult and child occupant protection, via a single crash test only. GNCAP to include side impact...
Jakarta is the most populated city in South-East Asia. There were about 16.2 million motorcycles and over 3.4 million private cars in Jakarta in 2020 (Indonesia Police Office, 2022). Like Jakarta, Hanoi is also facing high rates of motorisation, which has worsened traffic congestion and RTCs....
vehicles and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users to significantly reduce road casualties. Additionally, Euro NCAP, a government-backed group that rates cars for safety, may require a driver-monitoring system to earn a five-star safety rating starting in 2023 or 2024. ...
The war on cars may be a myth, but the war on bikes just keeps on going. No bias here. An “accomplished automotive journalist”suggests that bicyclists may be the new biker gangs— apparently blaming everyone who rides a bicycle for the actions of a few swarms of out-of-control teenager...
Excerpts: A seasoned professional with over 30 years of corporate experience in the automobile industry, Arvind Saxena's career reflects significant achievements in marketing strategy and new business development. In his current role as the Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group...
International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is a registered charity dedicated to saving lives by eliminating high risk roads throughout the world. The Star Rating, developed by iRAP, is an objective assessment of the level of safety.
To score a 3 or above-Star rating, the cars will have to fulfil some other safety aspects. Pedestrian Protection The pedestrian protection devicemust be fitted as standard as a requirement for 3, 4, and 5 stars, and the car must pass the relevant UN regulation. ...
In Europe, Euro NCAP is actively promoting CPD through its safety rating metrics. In China, CNCAP is similarly promoting CPD and in the U.S. the Hot Cars Act has passed, and the NHTSA is reviewing CPD guidance. In-cabin radar based on UWB is proving to be an excellent technology ...