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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HighlightsPedestrians now fall under traffic enforcement, not just driversOn-the-spot fines up to Rs 500 proposed for rule violationsTransport inspectors gain new authority under draft legislationTraffic offense scope expands from 20 to 34 categoriesPart of broader road safety reforms targeting disciplineSignals a cultural shift in how...
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Highlights45% student fare discount mandated but not fully implementedTransport operators accused of denying concessionsStudents across Nepal report inconsistent fare enforcementGovernment regulation exists but monitoring remains weakPublic transport sector tension continues to buildCommuting costs rising for daily student travelersPolicy vs reality gap becoming increasingly visiblePolicy Exists,...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management issues directive against EV overchargingEV charging stations warned to follow approved pricing standardsFocus on protecting electric vehicle users from arbitrary feesApplies to both private and commercial charging operatorsRising EV adoption in Nepal triggers regulatory interventionMove signals stronger government oversight in EV...
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HighlightsDelhi Government unveils draft EV Policy 2026–2030 with major tax relief structureRoad tax exemption and registration fee waiver proposed for EVs up to ₹30 lakhPolicy window runs until March 31, 2030, effectively creating a multi-year incentive cycleHybrid cars to receive 50 percent tax relief under...
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HighlightsLEV X officially launched in Nepal marketMeroAuto report confirms market entry but leaves key specs undisclosedImporter and dealership details not clearly specified in available informationPowertrain, battery, and range figures not officially revealedMarket positioning suggests new EV push in Nepal’s evolving electric segmentAvailability timeline remains unclear...
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HighlightsCrude oil prices increase again, continuing global volatility trendNepal Oil Corporation faces renewed cost pressureFrequent price fluctuations linked to international market instabilityPotential downstream impact on petrol, diesel pricing in NepalImport-dependent economy remains vulnerable to global shiftsConsumers likely to feel indirect cost pressure soonGlobal crude surge...
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HighlightsNADA Automobiles Association of Nepal calls for a dedicated incentive policy for the component industryFocus shifts beyond imports toward local manufacturing ecosystemIndustry stresses need for long-term policy stability to attract investmentComponent production seen as key to vehicle assembly growthGovernment urged to support value addition and...
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