KATHMANDU: Geely’s affordable electric hatchback, EX2, known as Xingyuan in China, has become the country’s best-selling EV, surpassing Tesla and BYD models. Launched in October 2024, it has quickly gained strong market traction. In the first half of this year,…

KATHMANDU: Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG in Nepal, has started preparations to introduce the new MG S6 electric SUV. The model is already available in international markets and is gaining attention for its long driving range. The MG…

KATHMANDU: China has made electric vehicle battery safety standards mandatory for the first time. The new rule requires EV batteries to meet strict “no fire, no explosion” safety criteria under newly finalized national regulations. The update was announced by the…

KATHMANDU: SUVs remain the most dominant car segment in Nepal. Import data from January to December 15, 2025 shows that SUVs account for more than two-thirds of total car imports. A total of 14,513 cars, including electric and petrol models,…

KATHMANDU: Once known only as a battery maker, China’s BYD has grown into one of the most influential names in the global automotive industry. In 2008, the company launched the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle. Today, BYD’s market value…