HighlightsBajaj Avenger 220 Street relaunched in India at Indian Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom)Powered by a proven 220cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engineProduces 19.03PS and 17.55NmNow compliant with E20 fuel standardsShares pricing with the Avenger 220 CruiseThe discontinued Avenger Street 160 leaves the 220cc platform as Bajaj's...
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HighlightsAvatr 07 officially enters the Nepali market through MAW VriddhiPremium electric SUV developed through the Avatr ecosystem backed by Changan, CATL and Huawei82.16 kWh LFP battery delivers a claimed 650 km CLTC range343 PS and 365 Nm from a rear-mounted electric motorExpected pricing is around...
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HighlightsNepal Government plans another amendment to its recently announced EV taxation framework.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the Road Development Fee on EVs below Rs 5 million will be corrected.RDF expected to fall from 5% to 2.5% for vehicles priced under Rs 5 million.The change...
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HighlightsNepal has replaced its motor-capacity-based EV taxation system with a new CIF value-based structure.Customs duty is now fixed at 20% across all electric vehicles.Excise duty, previously ranging from 5% to 50%, has been completely scrapped.A new Clean Infrastructure Fee ranging from 2.5% to 112.5% has...
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HighlightsNepal government now requires ride-sharing two-wheelers to carry black number platesRed plate motorcycles and scooters can no longer legally operate ride-sharing servicesAnnual income tax fixed at NPR 3,000 for registered ride-sharing two-wheelers5 percent tax introduced on every ride-sharing transactionRule comes through the government's new economic...
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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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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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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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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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Highlights2026 Tata Tiago facelift will launch on May 28, 2026Updated hatchback revealed alongside the refreshed Tiago EVBoth models receive redesigned LED lighting and revised front fascia1.2-litre petrol and CNG powertrains expected to continue unchangedEV version likely to retain existing battery pack optionsCabin upgrades expected with...
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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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HighlightsBajaj Platina updated for the Nepal market with a refreshed engine setup and new graphics package.Hansraj Hulaschand Bajaj, the authorized importer and distributor for Nepal, has started rolling out the motorcycle through its dealership network.The commuter-focused motorcycle continues to target riders looking for fuel efficiency,...
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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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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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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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HighlightsKTM 490 Duke spotted testing abroad, development appears active againExpected to feature a parallel-twin engine platformDesign cues align with latest KTM Duke family stylingSpotted test mule indicates early-stage validation phasePositioned between KTM 390 Duke and larger middleweight modelsLaunch timeline remains unconfirmed, development restart is key...
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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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HighlightsPublic transport fares increased across Nepal following fuel price revisionDepartment of Transport Management implemented automatic fare adjustmentHike linked directly to petroleum price changesApplies to passenger vehicles nationwideFreight transport tariffs also revised alongside passenger faresMarks another instance of price volatility impacting mobility costsCommuters face growing burden...
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HighlightsParamount Motors to introduce four new Wuling models in NepalExpansion follows growing demand for affordable electric mobilityLineup expected to include EV-focused offerings from WulingImporter confirms gradual rollout strategy rather than a single launch eventTargets Nepal’s budget and urban mobility segmentStrengthens competition against entry-level EV brandsDealership...
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Highlights45% student fare discount mandated but not fully implementedTransport operators accused of denying concessionsStudents across Nepal report inconsistent fare enforcementGovernment regulation exists but monitoring remains weakPublic transport sector tension continues to buildCommuting costs rising for daily student travelersPolicy vs reality gap becoming increasingly visiblePolicy Exists,...
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