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Few midsize cars excel in updated side crash test: IIHS The initial group of midsize cars did not perform as well as the first batches of small and midsize SUVs evaluated earlier. One reason could be their lower ride height. See More DetailsWith its focus on Atma Nirbhar and an aim to make India one of the top destinations for vehicle crash testing globally, the government has removed customs duty of 252% which is currently levied on cars being imported to India by notified testing agencies, said Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India (GoI) on Saturday.According to the Minister, this will attract automakers from across the countries to avail the testing and certification facilities available in the country.“With this move, India has become the sixth country to successfully provide testing and certification to foreign cars brought in the country. In a series of tweets, Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program), will enable automobiles in India to be accorded star ratings based upon their performance in crash tests.Gadkari had stated that the star rating of Indian cars based on crash tests is crucial to ensure structural and passenger safety in cars. It will also increase the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.