On September 25, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India’s Invicto MPV strong-hybrid UV received the highest five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The Invicto scored 30.43 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP).
The INVICTO’s s

On September 24, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened a preliminary evaluation into 17,198 Rivian electric delivery vans over seat belt concerns.
The probe focuses on the driver’s front outboard seat belt anchorage system, which uses a steel-braided cable to secure the belt t

Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) provides a variety of safety features including state-of-the-art airbag systems and intelligent seatbelts for NIO’s all-new ES8 SUV. The driver’s seat intelligent restraint system integrates an active pre-tensioning seatbelt and the LLA adaptive force-limiting seatbelts to provide precise prot

On September 17, Hyundai Motor announced it is recalling 2020-2025 model year 568,580 Palisade vehicles in the U.S., over an issue with the seat belt buckles which may not properly secure passengers in a crash.
The issue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with

On September 18, AVTOVAZ announced that LADA Iskra vehicles assembled at Avtozavod Saint Petersburg have started shipping to the company’s dealer network.
Currently, LADA Iskra assembly kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 compone

Announced on September 17, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia introduced the Gran Max Blind Van 1.5 A/T, the first commercial vehicle in its class to feature an automatic transmission directly from the manufacturer. Designed to meet the growing demands of today’s business world, it offers practical and efficient

At the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing, FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) exhibited products covering eight core sectors, namely, chassis systems, intelligent suspension systems, intelligent steering systems, thermal management systems, pumps, passive safety systems, powertrains, and f

On September 15, 2025, Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV achieved a five-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest safety tests. The Victoris achieved 33.72 out of 34 possible points for adult protection and 41 out of 49 for child occupant safety. The safety equipment on the model incl

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting its latest innovations in software-defined vehicles, electrification, and safety at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and

On September 4, 2025, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris was awarded a 5-star rating by BHARAT NCAP, with 31.66 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection and 43 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection. The results cover variants such as the ZXI+ Strong Hybrid eCVT and ZXI+(O) 6AT,
Its key safety features contributing to

ZF LIFETEC announced that it will unveil the next generation of its heated seat belt, the Heat Belt 2.0, at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 12, 2025.
The Heat Belt 2.0 is just 1.3 millimeters thick and contains four finely woven heating wires covering the occupant’s pelvis and chest. With a newly

On August 7, Hongqi revealed the design details and technical specifications of its flagship crossover, the HONGQI HS7 for the Russian market.
The vehicle measures 4,995 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine

Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has supplied interior components for all three generations of Mercedes-Benz Vito van, produced in Vitoria, Spain, which is celebrating 30 years of production. The company has been a trusted partner from the beginning.
The collaboration began with door panels made from wood fiber a

On August 1, 2025, Cambodia officially celebrated the return of an American pickup icon with the launch of the Chevrolet Colorado High Country.
Sporting a bold new exterior and concept design, the 2025 Colorado High Country features a bold new concept design, featuring redesigned headlamps, LED tail lamps, a new hood

On July 29, Magna highlighted its innovative and comprehensive interior sensing systems, designed to protect occupants and enhance the driving experience. Over the last 18 months, Magna’s interior sensing systems have either been awarded contracts or begun production on five OEM programs across North America, Europe

Autoliv participated in a 2025 technical seminar held by Changan Auto.
For intelligent cockpits and V2X (Vehicle to Everything), Autoliv delivered a presentation on in-vehicle restraint systems to highlight the increasing importance of backward ride safety amid the transformation of vehicles into intelligent mobile l

On July 24, Nissan’s Magnite earned a five-star rating for adult occupant safety and three stars for child protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This marks a jump from the previous model, which had only two airbags and a two-star rating for both categories.
The updated Magnite, launched in India and South

Autoliv provides a complete safety system comprising a steering wheel, airbags, and seatbelts for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV.
The driver’s seat comes with an active pre-tensioned seatbelt, which will tighten in advance when the vehicle rolls over or encounters other hazards to reduce occupant forward displacement and enhance

On June 12, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), in a social media post, announced that it has recently established a BSR Test Facility (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle). It is housed within ARAI's Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Lab. 
ARAI's new BSR facility creates a comprehensive simulation environm

On June 5, Volvo Cars unveiled the world’s first multi-adaptive safety belt to improve safety and protection for all passengers in real-world traffic situations.
The new safety belt, debuting in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, uses real-time data from the car’s sensors to adapt to both traffic conditions and