Petrol cars, EVs and crash-test standards face changes; vehicle owners, check how the government plans to make cars safer

The government has tightened vehicle safety norms to reduce fuel leaks, fire risks and electrical hazards in rear-end collisions. All new vehicles manufactured from April 2029 will have to comply with revised fuel-system and electric vehicle battery protection standards. The government has also mandated safety standards for installed Event Data Recorders from October 2029, while updated crash-test and pedestrian protection rules will be introduced in phases from 2027.