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Made in Nepal Yatri P2 Set for First Public Debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...

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GWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...

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Public Transport Operators Seek Fare Revision After Nepal Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...

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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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GWM Ora 5 EV launches in Nepal at aggressive pricing with 520 km range promise

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...

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Yadea Keeness Arrives in Nepal With 100 km/h Top Speed and 150 km Range

HighlightsYadea Keeness officially launched in Nepal by Kuzu NepalPriced at Rs 660,000Powered by an 11 kW peak-output electric motorProduces 280 Nm torque and reaches 100 km/hClaimed range of up to 150 km on a full chargeFeatures dual 72V 32Ah lithium-ion batteriesDebuted during the NAIMA Nepal...

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Range Rover Evoque L price drops 54 percent in a sudden market reset

HighlightsRange Rover Evoque L records a reported 54 percent price drop in its local marketPrice revision signals a sudden shift in luxury SUV positioning and demand dynamicsLand Rover branding remains central to its premium appeal despite pricing pressureLuxury SUV segment faces renewed competition and recalibrationMarket...

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Dozer App Targets Nepal’s Monsoon Road Emergencies

HighlightsDozer App has been introduced as a digital platform focused on monsoon-related challenges in Nepal.The service aims to improve access to heavy equipment support during road disruptions and emergency situations.Nepal’s monsoon season regularly brings landslides, flooding and road blockages.The platform is designed to connect users...

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No dig road policy imposed for 3 months

Highlights• Temporary suspension of excavation work on key public roads for 3 months• Decision aimed at reducing disruption during peak mobility period and seasonal constraints• Applies to active road corridors undergoing utility and surface maintenance coordination• Road agencies prioritize uninterrupted traffic flow and surface stability...

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Hero’s New Adventure Direction as Xpulse 421 ADV Breaks Cover in Himalayas

HighlightsHero Xpulse 421 ADV test mule spotted at Khardung La, one of the world’s highest motorable passesSignals a possible expansion of Hero MotoCorp into larger-capacity adventure touring segmentHeavily camouflaged prototype suggests ongoing real-world altitude testingCurrent Xpulse lineup may soon be joined by a more powerful...

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Hero Xpulse 210 booking opens in Nepal

Highlights• Hero MotoCorp opens booking for the Hero Xpulse 210 in Nepal market• Positioned as an evolution of the popular Xpulse adventure lineup• Focus on off-road capability and everyday ride practicality• Nepal bookings signal early demand ahead of wider rollout cycle• Adventure motorcycle segment sees...

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IME steps into electric mobility with city bus plan, let's see what is cooking

HighlightsIME electric city bus reportedly coming to Nepal’s urban transport ecosystemIME Group expands into public electric mobility spaceFocus on urban clean transport transition in Kathmandu and major citiesPart of a wider shift toward electric vehicle adoption in NepalPotential impact on public transport modernization and emissions...

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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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Avatr 07 Arrives in Nepal With Huawei Tech and 650 km Claimed Range

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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Omoda E5 Pro Launches, introductory Rs 49.99 Lakh Price in Nepal

HighlightsOmoda E5 Pro officially launched in Nepal by SPG AutomobilesPowered by a 50.7 kWh battery and 99 kW motorProduces 288 Nm torque with a claimed 350 km WLTP rangeIntroductory price set at Rs 49.99 lakh for the first 50 customersRegular pricing starts from Rs 51.59...

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Nepal’s new budget changes EV taxes from kW-based, to price-based duties.

HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...

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Pathao Nepal Adds Helicopter Booking Service With Simrik Air

HighlightsPathao Nepal launches helicopter booking service called Pathao HeliService developed in collaboration with Simrik AirlinesBookings available through the Pathao app and PathaoHeli.comFlights target tourism and pilgrimage destinations across NepalMuktinath, Gosainkunda, Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp includedEach helicopter accommodates 4 to 5 passengersPathao says...

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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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Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign Begins Across Kathmandu

HighlightsRoad and Vehicle Targeted Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign-2083 officially launched from Gongabu’s New BusparkKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office is leading the campaign with transport entrepreneurs and labor organizationsAdditional Inspector General of Police Ishwar Karki says weather forecast compliance can reduce road accidents during monsoonBaggage tags...

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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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