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 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 February 2026 sees a 34.2% plunge in domestic passenger‑car sales in China. Units fell from 14 lakh in January to 9.5 lakh in February. Year‑on‑year total passenger‑car volume down 15.4%. Export shipments jumped 58%, reaching 586,000 units. Shrinking trade‑in subsidies and a muted Lunar...
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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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HighlightsUp to 950 km electric driving range on the CLTC cycleFlash charging from 10 percent to 97 percent in about 9 minutes using megawatt fast chargingBuilt on next generation 1000V electric architecture for higher efficiency and faster chargingDual motor all wheel drive option with up...
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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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Highlights BYD unveils the Denza Z9 GT under its premium New Energy Vehicle brand Launch price spans $39,100 to $53,600 for five trim levels Equipped with a Blade battery 2.0 delivering a 1,036 km (CLTC) range on a single charge Single‑motor, rear‑wheel‑drive architecture, 150 kW...
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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 Ora Five electric SUV arrives from Greatwall Motors Launch slated for March 2024 via Bhiji Impex Prali Powered by a 99 kW motor and 58.3 kWh LFP battery Estimated real‑world range about 430 km on Nepali roads Dimensions place it squarely in the compact...
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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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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 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 Xpeng (Chinese startup) will launch the G02 electric SUV in Nepal soon Design mirrors the Range Rover Sport with a closed front grille and active air intakes Estimated length about 5 meters, putting it in the full‑size SUV bracket Price forecast between $43,000 and $58,000...
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Highlights Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announces a battery that can reach full charge in 12 minutes. Claim applies to standard‑size packs used in most electric vehicles today. Battery retains ≈80 % capacity after 15 lakh miles (about 1.5 million km) of use. Integrated...
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Highlights Jeep Meridian Track edition arrives in India, built on the Meridian Overland platform Two drivetrain options: 4×2 and 4×4, both with a 9‑speed automatic Power comes from the existing 2.0‑litre diesel delivering 168 bhp and 350 Nm torque Pricing set at ₹35,95,000 for the...
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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 Graz University of Technology and Magna debut Europe’s most advanced driving simulator Installed at the new Advanced Driving Simulation Centre in January 2026 Six movable struts, full‑scale cockpit and 3‑4 ms response time replicate real‑world feel Capable of generating vibrations up to 100 Hz,...
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Highlights Leapmotor partners with Sangrila Motors to launch the लीपमोटर सँग १ दिन program in Nepal Customers can take a Leapmotor EV to their home for a full‑day test drive, free of charge The initiative targets buyers who need more than a 10‑minute showroom spin Leapmotor...
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