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Automakers Are Putting Gas Engines Back Into EVs to Solve Range Anxiety

HighlightsHyundai, Ford and Stellantis are preparing extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, for the U.S. market.An EREV uses electric motors to drive the vehicle, while a gasoline engine works as a generator to recharge the battery.The Ram 1500 REV is targeting up to 690 miles of...

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Aprilia SR 175 Launches in Nepal at NPR 456,500

HighlightsAprilia SR 175 has officially gone on sale in Nepal at the NADA Auto Show 2026.The scooter is priced at NPR 456,500 in Nepal.NADA Auto Show buyers receive a stated NPR 28,000 discount on an Aprilia purchase.Its 174.7cc single-cylinder BS6 engine produces 13.8 bhp and...

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Yamaha XSR155 Launches in Nepal With Retro Style

HighlightsYamaha XSR155 has officially started sales in Nepal through MAW Rides.The motorcycle made its Nepal debut through NADA Auto Show 2026.It uses a 155cc single-cylinder VVA engine producing 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.Prices start at Rs. 5,39,900 for the Red variant and rise to Rs....

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Yatri P2 Pre Booking Opens With 157km Range

HighlightsYatri P2 pre booking is now open at NADA Auto Show 2026.The Nepal developed and produced electric scooter uses a 10kW motor.Buyers will have three battery choices, 3kWh, 3.7kWh and 5.2kWh.The largest battery is claimed to deliver 157km on a single charge.A 3.3kW DC fast...

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Long Awaited Sipradi Yatri P2 Electric Scooter Launches in Nepal

HighlightsYatri P2 has launched as a Nepal made electric scooter developed and produced in Nepal.The scooter uses a 10 kW motor and is offered with three battery options, 5.2 kWh, 3.7 kWh and 3 kWh.The largest battery delivers a claimed 157 km range on a...

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Nepal Rastra Bank Says Auto Loan Credit Bubble Risk Remains Low

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank director Satyendra Subedi says the risk of an auto-loan credit bubble does not currently appear high.Hire-purchase lending stands at Rs 1.42 trillion out of total credit of Rs 60 trillion.Hire-purchase lending has grown 10 percent compared with the previous year.The current loan-to-value...

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Kia Syros EV Booking Opens in Nepal at Rs 35.90 Lakh

HighlightsKia Syros EV booking is now open in Nepal through Continental Trading.The official price is Rs 37.90 lakh, while the first 100 customers can get it for Rs 35.90 lakh.Nepal initially gets the 42 kWh battery version with a claimed range of 443 km on...

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MG HS PHEV Arrives in Nepal With 120 km Electric Range"

HighlightsMG HS PHEV and HEV versions have started sales in Nepal.The PHEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 39 lakh 99,000, while the HEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 19 lakh 99,000.Both versions receive a NPR 3 lakh discount at the stated prices.The hybrid...

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iCAR V27 Hybrid SUV Arrives in Nepal Ahead of Naima Mobility Expo Debut

HighlightsiCAR V27 SUV from Chery Automobile Group's sub brand has arrived in Nepal.The rugged hybrid SUV uses EREV technology with a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine and electric drive system.It features a 34.3 kWh CATL LFP battery pack with a claimed pure electric range of...

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Toyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept Debuts With E100 Bioethanol Power at Indonesia Motor Show 2026

HighlightsToyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept has been unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show 2026 with a focus on alternative fuel technology.The concept SUV is designed to run on 100 percent bioethanol, E100, using a modified 2.7-litre petrol engine.The flex fuel powertrain produces 161 brake horsepower and...

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Vehicle Tax Reform in Bagmati Province Targets EVs, Expands Waiver Scheme

HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...

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XPeng Reveals MONA L03 Fastback SUV With Up to 650 km Range Ahead of Launch

HighlightsXPeng MONA L03 officially revealed ahead of its July debut in China.Second model in the MONA family following the highly successful MONA M03.Available with both BEV and EREV powertrains.BEV version produces 245 hp (183 kW).Two battery options, 56 kWh and 69 kWh.Claimed CLTC driving range...

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Kathmandu Valley Public Transport Plan Proposes Three-Tier Route Network

HighlightsKathmandu Valley public transport network could be reorganized into three route categories.The proposal comes under the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP).Existing 200 public transport routes would be revised, merged or replaced.Primary corridors would use 12 to 18-meter buses and dedicated bus lanes.Medium-capacity routes would...

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Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Returns And Nepal Riders Should Pay Attention

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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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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Nepal Oil Corporation begins ethanol blending process with call for applications

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has called for applications related to ethanol blending in fuel suppliesThe move signals a fresh push toward alternative and cleaner fuel integration in NepalEthanol-mixed petrol could gradually enter the domestic fuel ecosystem if approvals move aheadThe development arrives as regional markets continue...

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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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Mahindra Thar Roxx-Based ATV Revealed For Defence Forces

HighlightsMahindra has revealed a new All-Terrain Vehicle based on the Thar RoxxThe rugged ATV has been developed for defence and security forcesAnand Mahindra shared the first official images onlineThe vehicle gets a gun mount, roll cage, front winch and underbody protectionReports indicate the ATV uses...

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MG prepares U9 electric pickup debut in Nepal

HighlightsMG U9 EV electric pickup confirmed for Nepal arrivalMG expanding premium EV portfolio beyond SUVsExpected to be introduced by Paramount Motors, MG’s official distributor in NepalPositions as a premium, lifestyle-focused electric pickupSignals growing demand for utility-focused EVs in NepalLikely to compete with future electric pickup...

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Is BYD still worth it after price hike in Nepal Atto 3 Dolphin and Seal reviewed

HighlightsBYD increases EV prices in Nepal by up to NPR 3 lakhPopular models affected include the BYD Atto 3, BYD Dolphin, and BYD SealPrice revision linked to higher import costs, currency shifts, and global EV demandBYD remains a best-selling EV brand in Nepal despite the...

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