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New Quad‑Motor Beast from Hongqi Targets Nepalese Adventure Market

Highlights Hongqi will introduce Nepal’s first four‑motor electric SUV. Prototype currently undergoing snow‑field testing in Kathmandu. Combined torque of 1,850 Nm; 0‑100 km/h in 4 seconds. Wheel‑base 2,950 mm, overall length just over 5 m. Triple differential‑lock system for front, centre and rear axles. Name...

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Fast‑charge revolution: Chinese battery maker claims 12‑minute full charge

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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Inside the New Jeep Meridian Track India Launch – Pricing, Features and Market Impact

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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Why an Electric Car Might Not Be Right for You

Highlights Electric car adoption is soaring, but suitability varies wildly Initial cost of EVs remains steep compared with petrol alternatives Lack of home‑charging makes apartment dwellers think twice Range anxiety hits hardest for rural drivers and long‑haul commuters Battery life and resale value are still...

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Why Tata’s Nexon Dominated Nepal’s January Car Market

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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Toyota announces the 2027 US launch of the all‑electric Highlander EV

Highlights Toyota Highlander EV will debut in the United States in 2027 Two powertrain options: front‑wheel drive with a 77 kWh pack, all‑wheel drive with a 95.8 kWh pack Claimed ranges: 460 km (FWD) and 515 km (AWD) Front motor delivers 165 kW, AWD combined...

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World’s Most Advanced Driving Simulator Unveiled

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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Leapmotor launches ‘One Day at Home’ test‑drive program in Nepal

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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Free Zeeho Scooter Check‑up Sparks Buzz Across Nepal

Highlights Zeeho EV Care Camp launched by Rishi Trade Center, Reliance Group, kicks off on 26 Magh 2082 (Feb 9 2026) in Kathmandu. Free diagnostic suite covers battery health, charging system, motor, controller, brakes, suspension, tyres, lights and full software scan. Campaign runs through 29 ...

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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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