Highlights Delhi government announces a ₹1 lakh incentive for scrapping cars older than BS‑IV to buy a new electric vehicle (EV) Incentive applies to EVs priced up to ₹15 lakh Road tax and registration fee waived for EVs registered until 2030 Additional ₹10,000 support for...
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Highlights BAIC announces a prismatic sodium‑ion battery that reaches a full charge in 11 minutes Energy density hits 170 Wh/kg, a first for mass‑production‑ready cells Supports 4C fast‑charging, operates from ‑40°C to 60°C Retains 92 % capacity at ‑20°C, beating many lithium‑iron‑phosphate packs Safety tests...
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HighlightsGeely targets becoming the world’s number one automaker by 2026Rapid expansion across electric vehicles EVs, premium brands, and global marketsStrong brand ecosystem including Volvo Cars, Polestar, Zeekr, and LotusFocus on affordable EVs, long battery range, and fast charging techCompeting directly with Tesla, BYD, and ToyotaLeveraging...
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Highlights Europe faces a fresh oil‑price shock as the Iran‑Middle East war spikes crude above $100 per barrel Petrol‑car owners could see costs rise five‑fold compared with electric vehicles (EVs) Clean‑transport lobby T&E (Clean Transport & Energy) cites the surge in its latest report 2022‑2023...
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Highlights Kathmandu Valley traffic office issues zero‑tolerance order on door boarding for bus and micro services Rule enforced under Traffic Regulation Act 2049 Violations attract fine of NPR 5,000 and possible vehicle impound Traffic police launch surprise inspections across major routes Operators must attend awareness...
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HighlightsStrategic road expansion linking Syafrubesi to Rasuwagadhi border underwayCritical route for EV imports from China into NepalUpgrade targets smoother transport, wider roads, and safer travelExpected to reduce logistics cost for electric vehicles and componentsFaster delivery cycles could improve availability of affordable EVsSupports growth of EV...
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Highlights Dharhara underground parking goes live under the management of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Three zones: B‑1 (127 car slots), B‑2 (≈ 700 two‑wheelers), B‑3 (135 car slots, limited by ventilation) Operation begins immediately, no fee for any vehicle type Enforcement: KMC municipal police will...
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Highlights U.S. Department of Transportation cleared the way for flying cars to operate in U.S. airspace as early as June 2026 Eight regions – New York, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Albuquerque (New Mexico) and three others – chosen for a three‑year pilot Program blends ultralight...
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Highlights Tata Motors rolls out the ‘Switch to Tiago EV’ exchange campaign across Nepal. Event runs on 13, 14 and 15 March 2026 (Fagun 29‑30, Chait 1). Any brand of bike or scooter can be swapped for a Tata Tiago EV. Down‑payment set at NPR ...
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Highlights Harka Sampang, Labour Culture Party chief, urges Nepal to manufacture cars locally. He targets a 300% tax myth circulating on social media. Sampang argues that tax cuts alone won’t spark foreign‑car sales. The debate surfaces as Nepal’s auto market grapples with high import duties....
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HighlightsG7 nations agree not to release emergency oil reserves yet despite crude approaching $119 per barrelDisruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, triggered the recent price spikeGlobal strategic reserves coordinated through the International Energy Agency exceed 1.8 billion barrelsOfficials say...
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HighlightsDongfeng Nammi EV warranty extended to 11 years or 250000 km for battery and motor in NepalIntroduced by MAW Vriddhi Motors, official distributor of Dongfeng passenger vehiclesNammi 01 electric hatchback offers up to 317 km WLTP battery rangeCompetitive pricing around NPR 32.49 lakh to NPR...
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Highlights Renault reveals the Bridger Concept, a sub‑4‑meter boxy SUV aimed at the Indian market Concept features a 1.0‑liter turbo engine delivering 100 PS Available with manual or CVT gearbox, four‑wheel‑drive option announced Production slated for India this month, with Advanced Automobiles handling Nepali imports...
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Highlights China sees Dubai slip as a key transshipment hub amid the Iran‑Israel clash Jebel Ali port shut after a March 1 attack, halting a major export corridor 2023 Chinese car shipments to UAE hit 5.67 lakh units, a 70 percent jump from the prior...
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Highlights Holi color can embed into paint within minutes, demanding prompt action. Pressure‑gun spray removes 50‑60% of surface pigment instantly. Micro‑fiber cloth preserves finish better than ordinary towels. Household items – lemon juice, baking soda, toothpaste, vinegar – work as spot‑treatments. Avoid high pressure on...
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Highlights MG becomes the first Chinese automotive brand to sell 10 lakh (1 million) vehicles in Europe EVs account for more than three‑quarters of the total volume, with 317,000+ pure‑electric units shipped Hybrid sales hit 139,000 in 2025, pushing the brand back into the UK’s...
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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 Furion reveals the M‑Two, the first hybrid all‑wheel‑drive motorcycle on the planetPrototype built on the Yamaha MT‑07 platform, unveiled in KathmanduPowertrain pairs a 689 cc parallel‑twin gasoline engine with a front‑mounted electric motorCombined output claimed at roughly 100 hp and 300 Nm of torqueRegenerative‑brake...
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Highlights BYD introduces the Racco EV, its first kei‑car built on a tubular‑frame chassis Target market: Japan, with eyes on Nepal and other emerging markets Production start planned for mid‑2026, sales kickoff shortly after Motor: 20 kW electric unit, paired with a 100 kW DC...
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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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