Highlights BYD Atto 3 caught in a missile‑proximity blast in Jerusalem on 1 March 2024 Five occupants walked away with only minor injuries, cabin remained intact High‑strength steel A‑B‑C pillars and Euro NCAP 5‑star rating credited for survivability LFP blade battery showed no thermal runaway,...
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HighlightsThe Election Commission orders the closure of all international border checkpoints 72 hours before the Fagun 21 poll day.Border gates with India and China will be sealed, halting cross-border road traffic.Four-day suspension of road imports and exports, plus suspension of flights on election day.Alcohol sales...
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Highlights BYD unveils the MegaWatt Flash Charging Pile network in Kathmandu, aiming to charge EVs faster than a petrol pump. The charger can add 2 km of range in 1 second; a full 400 km charge in 5 minutes. Core specs: 1,000 V, 1,000 A,...
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Highlights Oxford University scientists publish a fast‑charging lithium‑ion battery technique New staining method lets researchers see polymer binders at 10 nanometer resolution Internal resistance drops up to 40 percent, promising dramatically quicker charges Approach works for current EV and mobile‑phone cells and future silicon‑based designs...
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Highlights InDrive hosts the first Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue in the capital valley Event held on 11 Falgun 2082 (February 23, 2026) Government, academia, NGOs and private firms share the stage Minister of Forests and Environment, opens the forum Dialogue zeroes in on Environment Pollution,...
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Highlights China Supreme People's Court rules drivers fully liable for accidents involving Level 1 and Level 2 ADAS Decision stems from a Zhejiang case where a drunk driver spoofed steering input Level 3 drivers liable unless a system defect is proven; Level 4‑5 manufacturers bear...
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Highlights China will prohibit sale of new vehicles with yoke steering wheels from Jan 1 2027 Rule GB 11557‑202X issued by the MIIT targets crash‑injury risk and impact‑testing complexity A short transition period is allowed for models already on sale, but only a niche segment...
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Highlights Tata Motors posted 70,222 units of passenger‑car sales in Nepal for January 2026 Overall volume rose 46.07% versus the same month in 2025 Tata Nexon topped the chart with 23,365 units, a 51.75% YoY jump Tata Punch followed at 19,257 units, remaining the best‑selling...
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Highlights Suzuki Access 125 receives a safety‑focused update with single‑channel ABS Two trims arrive: Ride Connect ABS Edition and Ride Connect TFT ABS Edition Prices set at 92,328 INR for the base model and 98,378 INR for the TFT version Powered by a 124 cc air‑cooled four‑stroke...
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Highlights Modern Era Tours and Travels and Srishti Yatayat launch the first direct Beni‑New Delhi bus service. Daily departures: 6:45 am from Beni, 4:00 pm from Sarojini Nagar, Delhi. Route covers 1,400 km and takes roughly 27 hours. One‑way fare: ₹5,400 (Beni → Delhi) and...
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Highlights Bajaj plans to launch up to eight new motorcycles in the next 12 months. More than half a dozen models will debut in 2026, adding to the seven already shown since last Tihar. The Pulsar family remains the core growth engine, with a focus...
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Highlights KTM 390 Adventure R launched for the Indian market Price set at 3,77,915 NPR (ex‑showroom), a drop of 18,829 NPR from the previous variant Powered by a 399 cc liquid‑cooled single‑cylinder engine delivering 46 PS and 39 Nm torque Equipped with 230 mm WP...
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Highlights Triumph will add the Scrambler 400 XC to its Nepal line‑up, expanding the 400‑series range. The model is positioned as a more off‑road‑focused sibling of the Scrambler 400X and Speed 400. It retains the 19‑inch front and 17‑inch rear wheel setup, now with tubeless...
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Highlights 8,272 units of cars, jeeps and vans imported in the first six months of FY 2082/83 Overall import volume rose 9.82% YoY, adding 740 units Petrol car imports jumped 55.9% to 3,199 units, led by Hyundai at 49.48% share Electric vehicle (EV) imports slipped...
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Highlights Two-wheeler market in Nepal registers a 25.20% import growth in FY 2082/83 (first six months). 135,747 units of motorcycles and scooters landed at the border, a rise of 27,328 units over the same period last year. 79.52% of those arrivals are unassembled (CKD) kits...
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Highlights Bajaj rolls out the 2026 Pulsar 125 variant for the Indian market First‑time LED headlamp and LED turn‑indicator pair on the Pulsar 125 Retains 124.38 cc air‑cooled single‑cylinder engine, 11.8 PS, 10.8 Nm torque 5‑speed gearbox, 17‑inch alloy wheels, front disc and rear drum...
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HighlightsFront-center airbags prevent front-seat passengers from hitting each other during side crashesGM introduced the tech in 2013 on Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Chevrolet TraverseWorks with front, side, curtain, and knee airbags for full cabin protectionLuxury brands like Mercedes-Benz are testing rear-seat airbags for extra...
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Highlights Refreshed styling with new graphics and darker mechanical finishes OBD 2 compliant 149.5 cc DTS i engine Improved refinement for city and highway riding Retains proven chassis suspension and braking setup Positioned as the most reliable sporty commuter in the 150 cc segment The...
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HighlightsFirst production ready car to feature a helmet airbag systemDesigned to protect the head and neck during side and complex crashesUses intelligent sensors for ultra fast deploymentSignals a major shift in next generation automotive safetyA New Direction for Car SafetyWe are seeing a meaningful rethink...
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Highlights230cc air cooled single cylinder engineClassic W series inspired designLightweight and beginner friendlyBuilt for city rides and relaxed highway cruisingPositioned as an accessible modern classic motorcycleKawasaki W230 overviewOld school charm done the Kawasaki wayThe Kawasaki W230 steps into the spotlight as a thoughtfully designed retro...
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