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India's Connected Car Push: Simulation Prepares Vehicles for Road Chaos
Automotive, EVs & Mobility

India's Connected Car Push: Simulation Prepares Vehicles for Road Chaos

As India gears up for its 2028 V2V/V2X mandate, automakers are leveraging advanced simulation technologies to ensure that connected safety systems can navigate the complexities of the nation's unpredictable roads. This initiative is crucial for enhancing road safety and efficiency in a rapidly urbanizing landscape.

RDU Global Correspondent
4 min read•Sept 26
F2000, F1600 title duel set to drive MRF Challenge weekend at Madras International Circuit
Automotive, EVs & Mobility

F2000, F1600 title duel set to drive MRF Challenge weekend at Madras International Circuit

The second round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge will bring eight races to the Madras International Circuit this weekend, with the two MRF Formula classes — F2000 and F1600 — expected to anchor the action. A 51-car entry list, a strong saloon-car contingent and a rematch between teenage champions Saishiva Sankaran and Ishaan Madesh add depth to a compact but competitive programme.

RDU Global Correspondent
5 min read•2h ago
Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars
Automotive, EVs & Mobility

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

RDU Global Correspondent
5 min read•7h ago
India's V2V Push Is Forcing Automakers to Test for Chaos Before Cars Hit the Road
Automotive, EVs & Mobility

India's V2V Push Is Forcing Automakers to Test for Chaos Before Cars Hit the Road

India's proposed October 2028 mandate for Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Everything communication is accelerating a major shift in how automakers design and validate connected safety systems. With road conditions that include two-wheelers weaving through traffic, unmarked intersections and unpredictable obstacles, simulation is emerging as the safest way to prove these systems can work in the real world.

RDU Global Correspondent
5 min read•5h ago
Bengaluru AI Traffic Camera Mistakes Guitar Case for Pillion Rider, Sends Helmet Fine
Automotive, EVs & Mobility

Bengaluru AI Traffic Camera Mistakes Guitar Case for Pillion Rider, Sends Helmet Fine

An AI-enabled traffic enforcement camera in Bengaluru wrongly issued a helmet violation challan after mistaking a guitar case strapped to a scooter rider's back for a pillion passenger. The error has reignited debate over the limits of automated policing, even as traffic officials say such false flags are periodically reviewed and corrected.

RDU Global Correspondent
5 min read•6h ago