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New BYD Atto 3 secures 30,000 orders in first week
KATHMANDU: The updated BYD Atto 3 has received over 30,000 orders within its first week of launch in China. The electric SUV went on sale on May 21 and is priced from around USD 16,600, according to media reports. Sold…
Safety audit begins on Muglin-Pokhara road
KATHMANDU: A safety audit has started on the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, which connects Kathmandu with Nepal’s tourist capital, Pokhara. The audit comes as traffic volume and accident cases continue to increase on the highway, which is currently…
Indian automakers rev up May sales despite fuel price surge
KATHMANDU: Indian carmakers reported strong sales growth in May, even as fuel prices increased due to rising global oil costs linked to the Iran conflict. Market leader Maruti Suzuki recorded a sharp rise in demand for its compressed natural gas…
Bajaj working on new ADV to rival Hero Xpulse
KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto is developing a new adventure motorcycle aimed at the entry-level ADV segment. The model has been spotted in India undergoing testing and appears to be in an advanced stage of development. Spy shots suggest this is not…
Finance Minister announces EV price drop, halves RDF on vehicles under Rs 5 million
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the prices of electric vehicles priced below Rs 5 million will decrease after the government corrects a tax provision introduced through the budget for FY 2026/27. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organized…