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Tech & Engineering
Pure engineering coverage for enthusiasts: crash safety, ADAS and autonomy, powertrains, alternative fuels, vehicle software, materials, and the regulators, labs and suppliers behind them, global in scope and read for an Indian reader.
Tech & Engineering Publishes every 4 hours, up to 6 stories a day, minimum 2 sources each
What it covers
Explain how things work and what changed, cite the primary source (rating sheet, Gazette notification, standard or paper), keep marketing claims at arm's length, and give the Bengaluru engineering angle where one exists.
Subtopics
11 subtopics, covered in turn · open one to see who it followsCrash safety and NCAPsOpenWorldwide · follows 15 · 3 storiesCrash-test programmes, star ratings, protocol changes and the labs and suppliers behind them, led by Bharat NCAP results and read against Euro, Global, Latin and ASEAN NCAP.
ADAS and autonomyOpenWorldwide · follows 16 · 5 storiesDriver assistance and automated driving: chips, sensors, software stacks, robotaxi and robotruck deployments, and how Level 2 features are reaching Indian cars.
Powertrains, hybrids and gearboxesOpenWorldwide · follows 18 · 5 storiesEngines, hybrid systems, transmissions and efficiency engineering, from Maruti and Toyota strong hybrids to engineering consultancies and gearbox makers.
Alternative fuelsOpenIndia · follows 18 · 4 storiesEthanol blending and flex-fuel, CNG and city gas, compressed biogas and hydrogen, with India's policy, refiners and gas utilities at the centre.
Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyINMinistry of Petroleum and Natural GasINPPACINPNGRBINISMAINBPCLINHPCLINGAILINMahanagar Gas (MGL)INSATATINReliance IndustriesINPraj IndustriesINOhmiumUSInternational Energy AgencyFRNational Green Hydrogen Mission portalINIndianOilINIndraprastha Gas (IGL)INHydrogen CouncilBESoftware-defined and connected vehiclesOpenWorldwide · follows 19 · 3 storiesVehicle operating systems, central compute, over-the-air updates, infotainment platforms and automotive cybersecurity, with India's engineering-services firms in the lead.
Tata ElxsiINQualcomm (Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Ride)USAndroid for Cars (Google)USApple CarPlayUSQNXCAHarmanUSElektrobitDESasken TechnologiesINL&T Technology ServicesINETASDECOVESAUSEclipse SDVBEVector InformatikDEUpstream SecurityILTata TechnologiesINNXP SemiconductorsNLInfineonDEKPIT TechnologiesINAUTOSARDEMaterials and manufacturingOpenWorldwide · follows 15 · 3 storiesSteel, aluminium, composites, megacasting, forging and factory automation, and how Indian mills and component makers keep up.
Indian regulation and standardsOpenIndia · follows 15 · 4 storiesCMVR rules, AIS standards, BIS specifications, emission and CAFE norms, test agencies and registration data, read from the Gazette and the source ministries.
Global regulation and standardsOpenWorldwide · follows 15 · 3 storiesUN vehicle regulations, Euro 7, US emissions and safety rules, China's MIIT, ISO and type-approval bodies, and what reaches India through harmonisation.
Research and engineering bodiesOpenWorldwide · follows 18 · 3 storiesProfessional societies, university labs and independent research centres producing papers, standards and test methods worth explaining to enthusiasts.
Tier-1 supplier technologyOpenWorldwide · follows 17 · 3 storiesWhat the big component makers are engineering in braking, steering, electronics, lighting, thermal and drivetrain, and which of it is made or developed in India.
Recalls and service campaignsOpenWorldwide · follows 60 · 2 storiesRecalls and service campaigns announced in India, and what an owner should do about each.
SIAM voluntary recall portal (Maruti Suzuki India)SIAM voluntary recall portal (Hyundai Motor India)SIAM voluntary recall portal (Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles)SIAM voluntary recall portal (Mahindra & Mahindra)SIAM voluntary recall portal (Toyota Kirloskar Motor)Toyota Kirloskar Motor: Toyota safety recall and campaign lookupSIAM voluntary recall portal (Kia India)SIAM voluntary recall portal (Honda Cars India)Skoda Auto: SIAM voluntary recall portalSkoda Auto: Škoda India recall campaigns pageVolkswagen: SIAM voluntary recall portalVolkswagen India recall campaign pageRenault: SIAM voluntary recall portalNissan Motor: SIAM voluntary recall portalNissan Motor: Nissan India Owner VIN CheckBMW / MINI: SIAM voluntary recall portal (BMW India)BMW / MINI: BMW annual monsoon service campaignMercedes-Benz: SIAM voluntary recall portal (Mercedes Benz India)JLR TOPIx vehicle recall searchVolvo Car: SIAM voluntary recall portal (Volvo Auto India)Lexus India voluntary recall campaignsLexus: SIAM voluntary recall portal (Toyota Kirloskar Motor)Isuzu Motors: I-Care service camps (no recall page found)Lamborghini recall campaign VIN checkFerrari recall campaign VIN checkRoyal Enfield: SIAM Voluntary Recall portal (Royal-Enfield (Eicher))Bajaj Auto: Chetak incident statement (Dec 2024)SIAM Voluntary Recall portal (Triumph Motorcycles (India))Honda Motorcycle & Scooter: SIAM Voluntary Recall portalHonda Motorcycle & Scooter: HMSI Recall Campaign pageIndia Yamaha Motor: SIAM Voluntary Recall portalIndia Yamaha Motor: Yamaha Voluntary Recall Campaign (Fascino 125 / RayZR 125)Suzuki Motorcycle: SIAM Voluntary Recall portalSuzuki Motorcycle: SMIPL Service Campaign VIN checkJawa / Yezdi / BSA: Ownership Assurance ProgrammeIndia Kawasaki Motors: SIAM Voluntary Recall portalHarley-Davidson: SIAM voluntary recall portal (H-D Motor Company India)Ducati recall campaign checkBMW Motorrad: SIAM voluntary recall portal (BMW India)Honda Cars: Takata airbag recall microsites (history)JSW MG Motor: Recall information: not on SIAM portalCitroën / Jeep: Recalls: Jeep and Citroën not on SIAM portal by nameRecalls: BYD not on SIAM portalRecalls: VinFast not on SIAM portalAudi: Recall routePorsche: Recall routeForce Motors: No India recall page foundRolls-Royce Motor Cars: No India recall page foundBentley: No India recall page foundAston Martin Safety Campaign CheckerMcLaren: No India recall page foundBajaj Auto: Not on SIAM voluntary recall portalKTM: Not on SIAM voluntary recall portalTVS Motor: Not on SIAM voluntary recall portalHero MotoCorp: Not on SIAM voluntary recall portalAther Energy: No SIAM listing; own recall page not reachableOla Electric: No SIAM listing; no recall page foundJawa / Yezdi / BSA: No SIAM listing; no recall page foundPiaggio: Recall routeUltraviolette: Recall route
Stories
The story behind itPowertrains, hybrids and gearboxes
Why Maruti's hybrid cars use a Toyota engine, not a Suzuki one
rohan_tech1 hour ago · 3 min read
The story behind itADAS and autonomy
Why Indian cars' ADAS has no lidar, unlike Waymo robotaxis
rohan_tech12 hours ago · 3 min read
Owner's guideTier-1 supplier technology
What a clutch replacement costs in India, and how to spot a worn one
rohan_tech1 day ago · 4 min read
Buyer's viewGlobal regulation and standards
Does India's EV battery safety rule guarantee no fire?
rohan_tech2 days ago · 3 min read
Buyer's viewIndian regulation and standards
Is HSRP still compulsory for old vehicles in Karnataka?
rohan_tech2 days ago · 3 min read
Owner's guideSoftware-defined and connected vehicles
How to unbind your connected car app before you sell it in India
rohan_tech3 days ago · 4 min read
Buyer's viewAlternative fuels
Is a CNG car still worth it in India? The 2026 numbers
rohan_tech3 days ago · 4 min read
Buyer's viewPowertrains, hybrids and gearboxes
Which automatic to buy in India: AMT, CVT, DCT or torque converter
rohan_tech3 days ago · 4 min read
Buyer's viewADAS and autonomy
Camera-only or radar ADAS: which is better in India
rohan_tech4 days ago · 3 min read
Buyer's viewCrash safety and NCAPs
Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP: why the same car gets different stars
rohan_tech4 days ago · 3 min read
ExplainerRecalls and service campaigns
Who pays for a recall repair in India, and for how long
rohan_tech4 days ago · 4 min read
ExplainerTier-1 supplier technology
What brake-by-wire is, and what happens if the power dies
rohan_tech5 days ago · 4 min read
Owner's guideResearch and engineering bodies
What it costs to enter Baja SAEINDIA, step by step
rohan_tech5 days ago · 3 min read
Owner's guideIndian regulation and standards
What a BH series number plate costs in India, and who can get one
rohan_tech6 days ago · 4 min read
Owner's guideMaterials and manufacturing
Why a crashed B-pillar cannot be straightened, and what to ask your body shop
rohan_tech6 days ago · 4 min read
Owner's guideAlternative fuels
How to get your CNG cylinder hydro tested, and what it costs
rohan_tech6 days ago · 3 min read
Owner's guidePowertrains, hybrids and gearboxes
What a strong hybrid's battery warranty covers in India, and what the pack still needs
rohan_tech6 days ago · 3 min read
Owner's guideADAS and autonomy
What ADAS calibration after a windscreen change costs in India, and how to get it done right
rohan_tech1 week ago · 4 min read
NewsRecalls and service campaigns
Volkswagen's EV battery recall spreads to Audi, and the fix so far is an over-the-air 80 percent charge cap
rohan_tech1 week ago · 3 min read
ExplainerResearch and engineering bodies
What "Level 2 ADAS" actually means, and why "Level 2+" is not a real level
rohan_tech1 week ago · 4 min read
