Global NCAP Recognises carandbike's Editor's Role In Safer Cars Campaign

- Global NCAP appreciated the safety standards in Tata and Mahindra cars
- It also appreciated the role of Siddharth Patankar in the campaign
- The Tata Altroz and Mahindra XUV300 are the highest rated cars
Global NCAP has noted the rapid improvement of safety standards of vehicles in India. It has particularly praised homegrown car makers Mahindra and Tata Motors in its latest report. It also noted the role carandbike's editor Siddharth Vinayak Patankar in the #safercarsforIndia campaign.
Fearless supporter of @GlobalNCAP in India from the outset. The achievements of #safercarsforindia not possible without the remarkable @sidpatankar ???????????? https://t.co/Wnd37f9fzO
— Richard Woods (@woodstoday) September 29, 2020
Also Read: How Indian Cars Have Fared Over The Years At GNCAP Crash Tests
"The rapid evolution in vehicle safety in India has been led by @TataMotors & @MahindraRise. It's clear that doing well in Global NCAP's assessments has become an essential requirement for Indian automakers who are leading the way in our #SaferCarsForIndia league table," Global NCAP tweeted.
The Tata Altroz is being touted as the safest hatchback in India
The report noted the improved crash test survivability of cars like the Mahindra XUV300 and the new Tata Altroz which is also one of the sponsors for the IPL. The Tata Altroz is being touted as the safest hatchback in India and even the Global NCAP report confirms its credentials as the safest hatchback in the country. Both the cars have come out with a 5-star rating though the XUV300 holds the highest score
Also read: Chevorlet Enjoy fails Global NCAP safety test
The report also mentioned the Tata Nexon and new Tigor, with the top five cars being from Tata and Mahindra stables. This comes after the Tata Nexon became the first Indian car to get a 5-star rating from Global NCAP in 2018.
Also read: Tata Nexon becomes first Indian made car to score 5-stars in Global NCAP safety test
Richard Woods, Vice President and Head of Communications for Global NCAP noted this. "Fearless supporter of @GlobalNCAP in India from the outset. The achievements of #safercarsforindia not possible without the remarkable @sidpatankar," he tweeted.
The rapid evolution in vehicle safety in India has been led by @TataMotors & @MahindraRise. It's clear that doing well in Global NCAP's assessments has become an essential requirement for Indian automakers who are leading the way in our #SaferCarsForIndia league table. #50by30 pic.twitter.com/JrQuIgMDPW
— GlobalNCAP (@GlobalNCAP) September 29, 2020
Latest News
Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 5, 2026Fourth-Gen Honda Insight Reborn As All-Electric CrossoverHonda claims the EV will offer a cruising range of over 500 km on the WLTC cycle.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Mar 5, 2026Hyundai Exter Facelift Spied Testing Ahead Of 2026 LaunchA partially disguised test mule of the facelifted Hyundai Exter has been spotted once again ahead of its expected launch later this year.2 mins read
Shams Raza Naqvi | Mar 5, 2026New-Gen Lexus ES Luxury Sedan To Be Launched In India On March 20Almost a year after its global debut, the Japanese luxury brand is bringing its newest sedan to the Indian market.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 5, 2026Ultraviolette Rolls Out Battery-As-A-Service; X-47 Now Available From Rs 1.49 LakhUltraviolette has launched a Battery Flex BaaS plan, with the X-47 starting at Rs 1.49 lakh and the F77 available from Rs 1.99 lakh.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Mar 5, 2026Maserati Delivers India’s First Bespoke Grecale Fuoriserie And One-Off GranCabrio TrofeoMaserati India has bought two bespoke Fuoriserie commissions – a Grecale GT in New Delhi and a GranCabrio Trofeo in Ahmedabad – showcasing the tailor-made preferences of the Indian customers.2 mins read
car&bike Team | Mar 4, 2026Kawasaki Patents Modular Electric Motorcycle PlatformWhile the concept of one chassis and multiple powertrains isn’t particularly new, it will allow for simplified production and pass savings onto the consumer.2 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Feb 28, 2026Tata Punch EV Facelift Review: More Range, More Sense, Less MoneyThe Tata Punch EV facelift gets a bigger 40 kWh battery, faster 60 kW DC charging, improved thermal management, and better real-world range, and all of that at a lower introductory price. But does it become a more complete package now?6 mins read
Preetam Bora | Feb 24, 2026Hero Destini 110 Review: Simplicity, RefinedThe Hero Destini 110 is a no-nonsense commuter that is simple, comfortable and above all, fuel efficient. In 2026, when buyers are spoilt for choice, is it good enough to consider?6 mins read
Preetam Bora | Feb 23, 2026TVS Apache RTX Road Test Review: Redefining the Entry-Level ADVAfter spending some time with the TVS Apache RTX in traffic, the daily commute, as well as on open highways, one thing becomes clear: the RTX is trying to redefine the entry-level ADV segment. But is it without fault?1 min read
Girish Karkera | Feb 20, 2026Road Test: 2025 VinFast VF7 AWD Sky InfinityFlagship all-electric SUV from the Vietnamese car maker gets most of the basics right.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Feb 18, 2026New BMW X3 30 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Midsize Luxury SUV FaceoffWith the new X3 30, BMW has a direct competitor to the petrol GLC 300, but which is the luxury SUV for you?1 min read

































































































































