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Consumer court cases and their judgments in favor of the customer have become common news lately. The latest report now comes from Kerala’s Malappuram district where the consumer court has asked India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, to refund the price of a car to the customer as its airbags didn’t deploy at the time of an accident. Maruti asked to refund money As per the reports, the accident happened three years ago and the customer Mohammed Musliar is a native of Indianoor region in Malappuram. As per the…

As 2023 draws to a close, it's time once again for our annual look back at some of the year's most interesting bicycle-related innovations. Not all of these things will be big sellers, but they definitely all deserve credit for following the road – or trail – less cycled.A few of the items on this particular list are products which we first heard about a few years ago, but that have just recently either entered production or been reborn in a new-and-improved form. Others have yet to hit the market, but should hopefully do…

No matter how popular a car model or car manufacturer is, there is no guarantee that their vehicles will be free of problems. This especially becomes a norm when a new car is launched. Generally, the first few batches of a new vehicle tend to suffer from a lot of problems. Recently, a person became a victim of this, as his newly purchased Tata Safari facelift Dark Edition started to encounter some huge problems just 10 days after the purchase. What was even worse was that the side curtains of his car were blown off…

Mahindra XUV700 is undoubtedly one of the most successful cars in the Indian market. Equipped with a G-NCAP 5 star rating and features like ADAS, there are many who chose the flagship vehicle from Mahindra over other options. But this owner questioned the safety features after an accident. 25 Nov, 2023 8:25 am – On a routine trip outside the city, my father and our driver, cruising at an average speed of 45, faced an unexpected turn of events. A 2-wheeler, recklessly speeding, collided with our @MahindraXUV700 AX7L,…

With Hyundai India making the move to offer six airbags as standard across the variants of its line-up, it seems like Tata is also going to do the same in future. The Punch, which is the direct competitor to Hyundai Exter will soon get six airbags as standard across the variants. The new information comes after the pictures of the Punch from the Bharat NCAP (B-NCAP) crash test came out. Global NCAP has already tested the Tata Punch in 2021 and the car received a perfect five-star rating. However, the rating parameters…

Reported By: Samreen PallLast Updated: December 15, 2023, 10:30 ISTKia Sonet Facelift Breaks Cover, Gets ADAS and 6 Airbags As Standard. (Photo: Kia)Kia unveils the revamped Sonet, a tech-loaded SUV with 25 safety features, pioneering ADAS tech, and a reward-based driving program via Kia Connect.Kia has finally unveiled the updated version of Sonet.This revamped Sonet is more muscular and sportier, aiming to meet the needs of modern couples and tech-savvy professionals looking for a complete mobility solution.Kia Sonet…

Explaining a harrowing accident, a start-up’s founder complained about how his MG Hector’s airbags did not open. The crash happened between the Hector and an electric pole, which caused the entire front end to collapse. The MG Hector hit the electric pole at a high speed causing the SUV to roll over to its side. The accident also damaged the sunroof, roof and the vehicle’s window frame. The occupants, however, came out safely of the vehicle without any injuries. The owner of the MG Hector shared on LinkedIn how the…

This high-speed accident between a Toyota Fortuner and a truck happened at a high speed of 140 km/h. However, the airbags of the Fortuner did not deploy and the owner of the car was not very happy. Even without the airbag deployment, the Fortuner saved the passengers in the car. Here is how it happened. The accident was reported by the owner and happened in Telangana. According to the details, the Toyota Fortuner was doing 140 km/h when a truck suddenly applied the brakes in front of the vehicle. This caused the…

2024 Skoda Superb Revealed. (Photo: Skoda)Skoda reveals the 2024 Superb with evolutionary design & enhanced practicality. Impressive engine lineup, more cargo space, and smart features.Skoda, the Czech automaker known for its practical and stylish vehicles, is back with a bang as it reveals the latest generation of the Superb, set to debut in November.Unlike the mechanically related Volkswagen Passat, the Superb offers both liftback and wagon body styles, catering to the diverse preferences of its customers.2024 Skoda…

Reported By: Samreen PallLast Updated: July 10, 2023, 13:10 ISTHyundai Exter Launched in India (Photo: Sharukh Shah/News18.com).Hyundai invests 950 crore in Exter production, a sleek SUV with advanced features, 40 safety options, and 3 powertrain choices.Hyundai has finally launched the much-anticipated Exter in the country today. The price starts at Rs 5.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom). It goes upto Rs 9.32 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the the top-end trim. This highly anticipated SUV has already garnered significant attention and is…