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Nepal’s First Locally Assembled Electric Bus Moves Closer to Launch

HighlightsLocally assembled Made in Nepal electric bus from Sundar Auto Engineer had its public debut today on 8th Feb 2026Designed as 11 seater and 14 seater electric public transport targeting safer alternatives to three wheelersRoad testing planned on Kathmandu streets ahead of official launchSupports Nepal’s...

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New Toyota Rav4 2026 Arrives in Nepal – Hybrid, Tech‑Heavy, 2‑Month Lead‑Time

Highlights Toyota introduces the 2026 Rav4 to Nepal as a hybrid‑only SUV Built on the robust TNGA‑K platform, sixth generation globally Power comes from a 2.5‑litre inline‑four delivering 226 hp Optional all‑wheel‑drive and four drive‑mode selections (Normal, Eco, Custom, EV) Exterior LED lighting, wheel sizes...

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New electric SUV iCar V23 priced at 49 lakh 99 thousand rupees

Highlights iCar V23 officially launched by SPG Automobiles in Nepal Simultaneous rollout in eight major cities: Birtamod, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Butwal, Dang, Surkhet, Nepalganj and Dhankadhi 59.93 kW·h LFP battery paired with a 100kW motor Claimed 401 km (CLTC) range on a single charge Ground clearance...

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Early Arrival: 2026 Geely EX5 Hits Nepal Ahead of Schedule

Highlights LRR Motors brings the 2026 Geely EX5 to Nepal in the first month of 2026, well before the typical mid‑year rollout. The EV features a single‑motor electric powertrain delivering 150 kW (201 hp) and 310 Nm of torque. Li‑ion battery pack sized at 66 ...

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Mahindra makes Scorpio Pickup ready for global debut

Highlights Mahindra will launch a Scorpio Pickup built on the refreshed Scorpio N platform. Two cabin options: a single‑cab for two occupants and a double‑cab that seats four to five. Powertrain choices include a 2.0‑litre turbo petrol delivering 200 hp and a 2.2‑litre diesel offered...

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Mastering Blind Spot Monitoring for Safer Driving in Nepal

Highlights Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is now standard on most new electric vehicles and premium gasoline cars sold in Nepal. Proper rear‑view mirror adjustment gives a full view of the vehicle’s rear, eliminating hidden zones. Left‑side mirror should reveal only 10‑15 % of the car...

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Hydrogen Feuled Mercedes‑Benz’s NextGen H2 Redefines Long‑Distance Freight

Highlights Mercedes‑Benz introduces the NextGen H2 heavy‑duty truck, its first hydrogen‑fuel‑cell haulage platform. Production of the first 100 units slated to start at the Wörth plant by the end of 2026. Power output ranges from 402 hp to 496 hp via twin fuel‑cell units. On...

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BYD Yangwang U7 dances into the spotlight – the world’s first ‘dancing’ electric SUV

Highlights BYD unveils the Yangwang U7, a premium electric SUV billed as the world’s first “dancing” car Four independent electric motors deliver a combined 1,341 hp and launch from 0‑100 km/h in 2.9 seconds A 150 kWh battery promises more than 1,006 km of range...

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Tesla launches cheapest Model 3 in South Korea at $28,300

Highlights Tesla introduces a cheaper Model 3 in South Korea Entry‑level price set at $28,300, exactly $7,100 below the current Korean spec Expected launch price in China is $24,300 Driving range drops to 382 km, versus 583 km on the standard version 0‑100 km/h acceleration...

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AK47 Maker's, Kalashnikov’s IZH Enduro Enters the Electric Enduro Segment

Highlights Kalashnikov (the famed AK‑47 rifle maker) unveils the IZH Enduro electric motorcycle Launch slated for early 2026, with production in Russia Two motor options: 3 kW and 5 kW brushless IPMSM units Top speed 120 km/h, single‑charge range up to 100 km Unique flat‑bed...

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TVS Registers Design Patent for Futuristic Electric Motorcycle

Highlights TVS Motors files a design patent in India for the FSX Theo electric motorcycle concept seen at EICMA 2025. Patent image shows a rectangular‑shaped fuel‑tank‑area now housing a battery pack, covered by a heat‑shield. The bike adopts a U‑shaped suspension, belt‑drive and a mid‑mount...

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The Future Arrives: Hyundai Ioniq 7 Launch Details

Highlights Hyundai announces the upcoming Ioniq 7, its largest electric SUV to date Global rollout slated for early 2025, with initial deliveries in South Korea, Europe and North America Built on the E‑GMP platform, featuring a dual‑motor layout and an optional three‑motor performance version Pricing...

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Inside Hyundai’s Upcoming Compact SUV - Specs, Features, and Market Impact

Highlights Hyundai has been seen testing a new crossover SUV derived from the global BAYON model Body dimensions: 4180 mm long, 1775 mm wide, 1500 mm high with a 2580 mm wheelbase All‑LED lighting, new dashboard, Level 2 ADAS, disc brakes on all wheels, sunroof,...

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Eight Thousand Plus Vehicles Arrive as Petrol Imports Jump 56%

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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6,000 km on an Ather 450 electric scooter from Goa to Kathmandu

Highlights Ather 450 electric scooter used for a 6,000 km round‑trip from Goa to Kathmandu Expedition started on 9 January 2026 and covered four major way‑points: Gorakhpur, Butwal, Chitwan, Kathmandu Ride recorded for the Asia Book of Records as the longest electric scooter journey by...

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Who Leads Nepal’s Small Electric Hatchback Segment?

Highlights BWD Auto Van imported 830 units in 2025, capturing 54.6% of the compact EV hatchback market. Tata Tiago EV recorded 395 units, translating to a 26% share. Laxmi eMobility and Go eMobility together delivered 161 units, 10.59% of the segment. Leap T‑03 and Daewoo...

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella arrives in Nepal with dual‑battery EV SUV

Highlights Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella debut in Kathmandu, Nepal Launch date: 5 pm, Tuesday, Magh 6, 2082 (Bikram Sambat) Two battery packs: 49 kWh and 61 kWh Claimed ranges: 440 km (49 kWh) and 543 km (61 kWh) Powertrain delivers up to 61 kW (≈82 ...

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Massive €5 kharb subsidy sparks EV boom in Germany, BYD set to gain

Highlights Germany announces a €3 billion (≈ 5 kharba Nepali rupees) EV subsidy programGrants range from €1,500 to €6,000 per vehicleProgram runs until 2029, targeting roughly 800,000 EV purchasesChinese brands such as BYD are explicitly eligible, unlike the UK or FranceNo restrictions based on country of...

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India Hands Over 61 Vehicles to Nepal Strengthening Election Logistics Ahead of 2026 Polls

HighlightsIndia has handed over 61 vehicles to Nepal as the first batch of election-related logistical supportThe vehicles are part of a larger 650-vehicle assistance commitmentMajority of the fleet consists of double-cab pickup trucks suited for rugged terrainVehicles will be used by the Election Commission, security...

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Tata Tiago EV Facelift Spotted in India, Launch Looms

Highlights Tata Tiago EV facelift seen undergoing road trials in India Updated front end with new headlamp cluster and redesigned bumper Cabin gains large touchscreen infotainment, dual‑spoke steering wheel and digital instrument cluster Powertrain unchanged: 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh battery packs, up to 315 ...

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