KATHMANDU: BYD’s luxury electric MPV, the Denza D9, has been launched in India at an introductory price of 9 million Indian rupees (ex-showroom). The D9 marks Denza’s entry into the Indian market alongside the Z9 GT. It is being offered…

KATHMANDU: India has banned the export of lithium-ion battery black mass with immediate effect from November 11, 2026. The move aims to strengthen domestic battery recycling and recover critical minerals, reducing the country’s dependence on imports. The Directorate General of…

KATHMANDU: Indian automaker Ashok Leyland has consolidated its light, medium and heavy commercial vehicle (CV) businesses under a single leadership structure as it looks to strengthen its position against Tata Motors in India’s commercial vehicle market, according to Autocar India.…

KATHMANDU: Rising demand for chips used in AI data centers is putting pressure on the automotive supply chain, as manufacturers shift production capacity towards AI-related products. Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s interim CEO Stefan Tilger said the company was facing more demand…

KATHMANDU: Global sales of EVs returned to growth in October, rising 8% year-on-year to 2.09 million units. Continued growth in Europe and increased exports from China helped drive the recovery, according to data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.…