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Centre proposes implementation of fuel consumption standards for all vehicles from April next year

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in a statement, said the move seeks to expand the ambit of vehicles for compliance with FCS, and hence introduce more fuel efficient vehicles

Tyres need to meet standards for rolling resistance, wet grip, rolling sound emissions from October

Rolling resistance of a tyre has an impact on vehicle's fuel efficiency, wet grip capability influences braking performance of tyres under wet conditions and boost vehicular safety, while rolling sound emission relates to sound emitted from the contact between tyres in motion and the road surface

Government seeks to change rules related to vehicles' fitness testing in India

Fitness testing for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles through an ATS will be mandatory from April 1, 2023, as per the draft notification.

Gadkari launches green hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicle Toyota Mirai

Speaking at the event, Gadkari said FCEV, powered by hydrogen, is one of the best zero-emission solutions.

Centre considers imposing 40 kmph speed limit for motorcycles with child pillion rider

Draft rules limit the speed of the bike to 40 kmph and mandates the wearing of safety gear for the pillion-rider

Govt introduces BH series vehicle registration marks to simplify transfer between states; all you need to know

The Government of India has now unveiled a new centralised vehicle registration regime to simplify the paperwork required to re-register vehicles in case of an inter-state transfer.

Road transport ministry drafts rules for vehicle tyres to boost safety, fuel efficiency

Regime proposed for new model tyres from 1 October, 2021, and for existing models from 1 October, 2022.

MoRTH proposes ‘IN’ registration series for cars to make inter-state transfers easier

At present, vehicle owners have to undertake complex re-registration process when relocating to another state.

Front passenger airbag mandatory for all cars sold in India starting 31 August, 2021

All new vehicles that go on sale in India will need to have dual front airbags starting 1 April, 2021, while the deadline for existing models is 31 August.

Renewal of driving licence, learner’s licence application among 18 new RTO services available online

18 new services can be completed online with Aadhar-based authentication and no longer warrant a visit to the local RTO.