Deepesh Rathore
Research Editor
deepesh.rathore@supplierbusiness.com
For more details on Indian auto industry visit www.theautodiary.com
Yesterday's event of a Honda City catching fire all of its own on the Oberoi flyover in New Delhi is quite alarming in nature. The two occupants of the car perished in the accident, their bodies charred beyond recognition. It was visible from the scene that they had tried escaping the burning car but the central locking jacked up due to the heat.
The question now is that will Honda SIEL do anything about it? The bigger question is that will the government do anything about it? Like ordering an enquiry?
The Honda City has an unconventional position for its fuel tank. Did that cause the fire? I don't know. It seems unlikely. But it did happen. And something should be done about it.
But will something be done about it? Highly unlikely. The Indian industry has never even done a proper recall for something as simple and in-your-face as malfunctioning tail-lamps of one of the best selling hatchbacks in the Indian market.
- Related Articles
- Related Q&A
Long Term Car Rental- A Great Time
By: David Patullo | 06/01/2010The car rental industry has become so competitive, that it has gone forward to give you the privilege of renting a car and use it like your own instead of buying your own car. This is known as long term car rental. A long term car rental is for a...
Local Car Rental - Top Reasons to Consider Local Car Rental
By: David Patullo | 06/01/2010If you are traveling a certain place, then it would be quite practical to get local car rental. Here are the top reasons to do so: 1. You can easily evaluate a rental company based on its reputation. Many believe that the kind of car rental service that you will get will...
Fast track Automobile Industry of India
By: Rita Jain | 06/01/2010In the race to be a superpower, India is making frequent and astounding advancements in all fields. From power generation to constructing modern roads, every sector has a huge impetus. Rising above all in a very distinct and appreciable way is the Automobile Sector of India. The automobile sector forms one of the fastest growing sectors in the Indian economy and so is the popularity of automobiles in India. A number of cars and other automobiles are imported and exported every year. Indian Autom
Exotic Car Rentals - Whirlwind Vacation in a Luxury Car
By: David Patullo | 06/01/2010If you are planning on one special vacation to a special place with your special someone, leave your work car in the garage. It will only remind you of work and chores. Leave all the humdrum behind and pay a visit to an exotic car rental company. You will want to...
Economy Car Rental: A Way to Save Some Money.
By: David Patullo | 06/01/2010An economy car rental is a great solution for most of our travelling needs. Family get-togethers, weddings and birthday parties are all reasons you may need a car just for a few days. The weekend getaway is one of other best reasons for renting a economical car. You can save...
Creating An Automotive Theme Garage Or Office
By: yanary | 06/01/2010Many people that create a theme office or garage often do not plan it from start to end with every detail, as they would for other elements of their houses of cars. When planning the area, you need to think beyond the paint colors, floor tiles, and even that corvette telephone, and think of it as museum to show case your vehicle.
Driving While Impaired
By: Brenda Williams | 06/01/2010Driving while intoxicated is something that most people, by now should know to avoid. But if this is the case, then why has the problem not gone away but only gotten worse? When I used to work as a police officer, and it was a Friday night or Saturday night,...
What Car Suits You
By: Brenda Williams | 06/01/2010Figuring out what car best suits your personality might be a bit of a challenge. Typically, there are people who prefer to purchase a vehicle based on its overall appearance. You can blame this on clever advertising as well as product placement in movies, television shows and other forms of...
Maruti is 21
By: Deepesh | 05/11/2007 | VansTo its credit, Maruti today is as good, if not better, than the other players in the country in any competitive area, from capacity utilization to efficiency.
Hyundai Getz
By: Deepesh | 26/10/2007 | AutomotiveThe Getz, as premium as it may be, is a hatchback and for the Indian market, a hatch still is a notch lower than a notchback.
Divided We Standin, United We Fall!
By: Deepesh | 22/10/2007 | AutomotiveTata Motors resorted to making Taco, a unique group of companies with tie-ups acros the globe. Mahindra has its own component division.
Indian Two Wheeler Industry - Survival of the Fattest
By: Deepesh | 20/10/2007 | AutomotiveThe only way out seems to be technical innovation which can give a low volumes company advantage over a high volume one.
Car Customisers
By: Deepesh | 19/10/2007 | AutomotiveMedia also has a hand to play in making these glorified body tailors as some designer whiz kids.
Icoty is Here and the TV Jocks Hate it
By: Deepesh | 16/10/2007 | AutomotiveSo while we have each mag giving a COTY, their are other silly awards like manufacturer of the year.
The Proverbial Crap I Feared it Would be
By: Deepesh | 12/10/2007 | AutomotiveThe perennial Internet shopper that I am, I now rue my decision to order Chetan Bhagat's 'One Night at the Call Center'.