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New Bajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 With ABS Launches in Nepal

HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 with ABS is now on sale in Nepal.Hansraj Hulaschand & Company has introduced the updated model.Double Disc variant is priced at NPR 380,900.Single Disc variant costs NPR 367,900.149cc air-cooled engine produces 13.8 bhp and 13.4 Nm.Updated model gains new graphics, fresh...

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Petrol Pumps Shut Across Kathmandu After Nepal Oil Corporation Cuts Fuel Prices

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...

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GWM Ora 5 EV launches in Nepal at aggressive pricing with 520 km range promise

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...

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Lalitpur Plans Electric Shuttle Bus Network To Reimagine Urban Mobility

HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...

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Range Rover Evoque L price drops 54 percent in a sudden market reset

HighlightsRange Rover Evoque L records a reported 54 percent price drop in its local marketPrice revision signals a sudden shift in luxury SUV positioning and demand dynamicsLand Rover branding remains central to its premium appeal despite pricing pressureLuxury SUV segment faces renewed competition and recalibrationMarket...

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Suzuki e Vitara price reduced in Nepal as EV competition tightens

HighlightsSuzuki e Vitara prices reduced by Rs 100,000 across all variants in NepalEntry-level e Vitara Delta now costs Rs 4.899 millionPrice adjustment follows recent government changes to BEV customs duty and tax ratesFour variants remain available: Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha DTAvailable with 49 kWh...

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IME steps into electric mobility with city bus plan, let's see what is cooking

HighlightsIME electric city bus reportedly coming to Nepal’s urban transport ecosystemIME Group expands into public electric mobility spaceFocus on urban clean transport transition in Kathmandu and major citiesPart of a wider shift toward electric vehicle adoption in NepalPotential impact on public transport modernization and emissions...

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Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Returns And Nepal Riders Should Pay Attention

HighlightsBajaj Avenger 220 Street relaunched in India at Indian Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom)Powered by a proven 220cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engineProduces 19.03PS and 17.55NmNow compliant with E20 fuel standardsShares pricing with the Avenger 220 CruiseThe discontinued Avenger Street 160 leaves the 220cc platform as Bajaj's...

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Can The Industry Keep Affordable EVs Within Reach?

HighlightsNepal has replaced its motor-capacity-based EV taxation system with a new CIF value-based structure.Customs duty is now fixed at 20% across all electric vehicles.Excise duty, previously ranging from 5% to 50%, has been completely scrapped.A new Clean Infrastructure Fee ranging from 2.5% to 112.5% has...

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Nepal’s new budget changes EV taxes from kW-based, to price-based duties.

HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...

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Pathao Nepal Adds Helicopter Booking Service With Simrik Air

HighlightsPathao Nepal launches helicopter booking service called Pathao HeliService developed in collaboration with Simrik AirlinesBookings available through the Pathao app and PathaoHeli.comFlights target tourism and pilgrimage destinations across NepalMuktinath, Gosainkunda, Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp includedEach helicopter accommodates 4 to 5 passengersPathao says...

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Simpler EV Tax Structure Considered Ahead Of New Budget

HighlightsNepal is considering a simplified EV tax structure ahead of the 2026/27 budgetProposal could merge the current 51 kW to 200 kW categories into one tax slabCurrent system charges different customs and excise duties across motor power bracketsFinance Minister is expected to unveil the budget...

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Nepal Suspends New Public Vehicle Registrations Across The Country

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehiclesThe restriction includes electric public transport vehiclesOrder issued to all seven provinces and local governmentsAuthorities cited air pollution, congestion and traffic pressureDecision made under Section 24 (3) of the Vehicle and Transport Management ActRegistration freeze...

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Nepal Oil Corporation begins ethanol blending process with call for applications

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has called for applications related to ethanol blending in fuel suppliesThe move signals a fresh push toward alternative and cleaner fuel integration in NepalEthanol-mixed petrol could gradually enter the domestic fuel ecosystem if approvals move aheadThe development arrives as regional markets continue...

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New Maruti Electric MPV Spied Testing With e Vitara Design Cues

HighlightsMaruti Suzuki has been spotted testing a new electric MPV internally linked to the YMC codenameThe upcoming EV appears to borrow several design cues from the e VitaraSpy images reveal a large MPV body style with a familiar Maruti silhouette18-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific styling...

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Kathmandu Moves Ahead With Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Plan on Ring Road

HighlightsKathmandu is once again preparing to move ahead with a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve public transportation.The proposed system is focused on the Ring Road corridor, one of the valley’s busiest traffic stretches.The announcement comes as authorities continue experimenting with dedicated rapid bus services...

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Beijing Auto Show 2026 signals a decisive shift to AI-driven electric mobility

Highlights2026 Beijing Auto Show sets global records with 380,000 square meters exhibition areaTotal of 1,451 vehicles displayed, including 181 debut models and 71 concept carsEvent draws 1.28 million visitors, including 65,000 overseas attendeesAI integration and intelligent driving emerge as core themes across automakersLevel 3 autonomous...

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Morbidelli Unveils New 125cc Twin Cylinder Motorcycle

HighlightsMorbidelli unveils a new 125cc twin cylinder motorcycleRare configuration in entry-level segment, twin-cylinder layout stands outDesign and engineering reflect premium positioning in small-displacement classAimed at riders seeking refinement over traditional single-cylinder bikesGlobal reveal signals brand revival and expansion strategyNo official pricing or market launch timeline...

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Public transport fares Nepal rise again after fuel price adjustment.

HighlightsPublic transport fares increased across Nepal following fuel price revisionDepartment of Transport Management implemented automatic fare adjustmentHike linked directly to petroleum price changesApplies to passenger vehicles nationwideFreight transport tariffs also revised alongside passenger faresMarks another instance of price volatility impacting mobility costsCommuters face growing burden...

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MG prepares U9 electric pickup debut in Nepal

HighlightsMG U9 EV electric pickup confirmed for Nepal arrivalMG expanding premium EV portfolio beyond SUVsExpected to be introduced by Paramount Motors, MG’s official distributor in NepalPositions as a premium, lifestyle-focused electric pickupSignals growing demand for utility-focused EVs in NepalLikely to compete with future electric pickup...

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