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Car modifications in India: What is legal and what’s not

Baua Electric

In fact, performing some weird modifications to your car may lead you to legal trouble. If you are planning to modify your car, here is a comprehensive guide with a list of legal and illegal modifications in India. Colour change: Changing a car’s colour is completely legal in India, but is subject to RTO’s approval.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

Clean Fleet Report

On the performance side, modifications might involve engine upgrades, suspension enhancements or exhaust system modifications, potentially leading to a more exhilarating driving experience. Legal Compliance: Ensure that the modifications on the car comply with local and state regulations.

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Tesla owner who claimed “brake failure” ordered to issue formal apology in 10 days

Teslarati

” Following a complete investigation by the Wenzhou Auto Engineering Society, it was concluded that the Tesla owner had actually pressed on the accelerator when the incident happened. Despite the results of the Wenzhou Auto Engineering Society’s investigation, the driver continued to blame Tesla for causing the accident.

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NHTSA issues formal request for detailed information from Tesla on Model S battery pack

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a formal—and legally enforceable—request for detailed information from Tesla Motors for the agency’s preliminary investigation into the battery pack of the Model S in the wake of two vehicle fires caused by impact with road debris. Earlier post.).

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

Green Car Congress

Pamio was formerly head of Thermodynamics within Audi’s Diesel Engine Development Department in Neckarsulm, Germany. The complaint cited a cooperating witness (CW1)—an Audi employee who works in Audi’s Diesel Engine Development Department—as well as contemporaneous documentation in the Statement of Probable Cause.

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Ford only automaker on Ethisphere Institute’s list of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc. Supporting documentation is then reviewed to verify the self-reported EQ score. The review process may also include multiple means of independent verification on an as-needed basis that may include additional research and requests for additional documentation.

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SpaceX’s next-gen Starlink plans questioned by a company with zero satellites

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In the latest instance of an Amazon-related venture attempting to use regulations and legal routes to suppress competition , Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet venture wants the FCC to dismiss SpaceX’s application for the next generation of Starlink satellites.

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