The choice for Indian carmakers is simple: Reengineer or stop production that doesn’t make the safety cut. The biggest concern for carmakers is increased costs of selling cheaper models, entry-level compacts in the Rs 3-5 lakh band. Explains executive director, engineering, CV Raman: “Advanced safety for occupants and pedestrians is, by no means, an invitation to drive in an unsafe manner. The advanced safety features can only mitigate damage during a crash.” Fair enough, but what is Maruti doing to mitigate that damage? “If every four minutes one person dies on Indian roads, it’s a national priority to make Indian roads safer.

Source: Economic Times May 24, 2017 19:07 UTC