Tata Nano to have more safety features

In the backdrop of reports of Nano cars catching fire, its manufacturer Tata Motors plans to introduce additional safety features in the small car.

"The Nano car is a very reliable and safe vehicle. The company has undertaken a second check and found that the vehicle has a safe design," Group CEO and Managing Director Carl-Peter Forster said on Tuesday.

"The company has taken up several corrective measures and will now offer cover tool on catalytic converter to prevent the car from catching fire. It will also install fuse in electrical components to avoid short circuits," he said.

The company recently raised the 'world's cheapest car' price by Rs 8,000 per unit.