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Nepal Raises Road Construction Tax on EVs

HighlightsNepal has increased road construction and maintenance taxation linked to EV ownershipEntry-level EV buyers are expected to feel the biggest impactCustoms duty on smaller EVs already sits at 15%EV financing rules were tightened earlier through lower LTV limitsIndustry groups fear policy instability could slow market...

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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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Electric scooter imports in Nepal jump 32 percent

HighlightsElectric two-wheeler imports rose 32 percent in Nepal during 20256,852 units imported in 2025, up from 5,172 units in 2024Yadea became Nepal’s top electric scooter importer with 1,030 unitsTVS iQube imports doubled to 881 units through Jagadamba MotorsAther imported 837 units, including the 450 series...

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Aion and XPeng Experience Center Reopens After GenZ Riots in Thapathali

HighlightsCG Motors has reopened the Aion and XPeng Experience Center in ThapathaliAion Y, Aion V Luxury and XPeng G6 are currently on displayAion Y delivers 225 Nm torque from a 100 kW motorAion V Luxury claims a 650 km range from a 75.3 kWh batteryXPeng...

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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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Xiaomi finally brings the YU7 to compete with Tesla Model Y

HighlightsXiaomi YU7 launched in China as the brand’s first SUVBase model priced at 253,500 yuan, below Tesla Model YThree trims introduced, YU7 Standard, Pro and MaxTop claimed CLTC driving range reaches 835 kmXiaomi recorded 200,000 orders in three minutesLei Jun openly positioned YU7 against Tesla’s...

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Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 Opens Stall Booking With 50 Brands Expected

HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will take place from August 6 to 10 at Bhrikuti MandapOrganizer opened stall booking from May 5 to May 12, 2025Event management and coordination handled by Media Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd.More than 50 automotive brands are expected to participateSeparate halls...

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Nagdhunga Tunnel Staff Recruitment Begins as Nepal Prepares First Road Tunnel Operation

HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel operation staffing process has officially started150 personnel proposed for round-the-clock tunnel management10 joint venture companies initially applied through global tender7 companies passed technical evaluation stageMain tunnel length stands at 2.7 kilometresEmergency tunnel stretches 2.6 kilometresSecurity unit will deploy 64 staff, largest workforce inside...

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NOC Gives Petrol Pumps Seven-Day Deadline Over Safety And Service Standards

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has issued an 11-point directive to official petroleum sellers across the country.Fuel stations have been given a seven-day deadline to comply with the new operational and safety requirements.The corporation has warned dealers of action under the Petroleum Seller Regulation 2075, including amendments.Key...

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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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BYD Flaunts Its 3 Wheel Balancing Tech

Highlights2026 Bao 5 Flash Charging Edition launched at 305,800 yuan2026 Bao 8 Flash Charging Edition launched at 419,800 yuanBoth SUVs receive second-generation Blade Battery technologyDiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control debuts on these modelsBao 5 delivers up to 1,310 km combined CLTC rangeBao 8 claims...

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Kerung-Kathmandu And Raxaul-Kathmandu Rail Studies Move Ahead

HighlightsKerung-Kathmandu railway study has entered its second phaseKathmandu-Raxaul railway final location survey is being finalizedThe proposed Raxaul route will span 140.79 kmThe railway is expected to include 32 tunnels and 124 major bridgesConstruction cost estimate for Raxaul-Kathmandu railway stands at around Rs 400 billion, excluding...

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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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MG S6 officially launched in Nepal with 529 km range

HighlightsMG S6 officially launched in Nepal through Paramount Motors77 kWh battery pack with up to 529 km WLTP rangePrice set for 69 Lakhs 99 Thousand RupeesRear-wheel-drive setup expected for Nepal market180 kW motor producing 350 Nm torque internationallyDC fast charging support up to 144 kW0...

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30Km per Litre Renault Bridger Hybrid SUV Set For 2027

HighlightsRenault Bridger to receive a new 1.2-litre hybrid engineHybrid setup expected to use a 3-cylinder Miller cycle petrol enginePowertrain being developed with Horse PowertrainFuel efficiency target reportedly close to 30kplBridger will sit in the highly competitive compact SUV segmentLaunch timeline expected by end of 2027Platform...

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Hydrogen Suzuki Swift Debuts With 1.4L Engine At Vienna Symposium

HighlightsSuzuki Swift Hydrogen showcased at the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026Uses a 1.4-litre four-cylinder hydrogen combustion engineTechnology developed jointly with Austrian engineering firm AVLNot a fuel-cell EV, hydrogen is burned directly inside the engineEngine reportedly produces 100 kW and 220 NmDemonstrates hydrogen tech in an affordable...

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MG S6 Sales To Begin From Monday In Nepal

HighlightsMG S6 sales to begin from coming Monday in NepalParamount Motors handling distribution and market rolloutElectric SUV positioned above the MG S5 in the lineup77 kWh battery confirmed for international specificationClaimed 530 km WLTP range on long range variantRWD variant expected for Nepal marketFast charging...

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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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New Era for New York as Joby Aviation Tests Its Air Taxi

HighlightsJoby Aviation conducts air taxi flight tests in New YorkFocus on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, eVTOLMarks a major step toward urban air mobility deploymentBacked by regulatory coordination and infrastructure planningPositions New York as a future air taxi hubTargets reduced travel times across congested...

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Geely Starship 7 EV revealed as a next-gen electric SUV concept

HighlightsGeely Starship 7 EV unveiled as a new-generation electric SUV conceptBuilt on Geely’s advanced EV architecture with focus on efficiency and intelligenceShowcases next-gen design language and digital cockpit integrationHints at future production SUV lineup under Geely’s global strategyEmphasis on smart driving technology and connected mobilityPositions...

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