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Chery tests larger iCaur V25 extended-range SUV above V23

KATHMANDU: Chery is testing a new iCaur SUV in China, positioned above the V23. The model is widely referred to as the V25, though the name is not yet official. Spy photos show the test vehicle in early development. Unlike…
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EV collision repair costs fall despite surge in sales

KATHMANDU: Collision repair costs for electric vehicles declined in the third quarter, even as EV sales surged in the United States. New data from Mitchell, an auto damage technology firm, shows repair costs are now at their lowest level since…
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BYD teases Seal 08 and Sealion 08 ahead of 2026 debut

KATHMANDU: BYD has previewed two new high-end models under its Ocean series: the Seal 08 sedan and the Sealion 08 SUV. The company revealed the teaser on December 15 during its 2025 Ocean Day event in China. Both vehicles are…
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EU may ease 2035 combustion engine ban following industry pushback

KATHMANDU: The European Union is preparing to soften its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars amid pressure from automakers and key member states, including Germany and Italy. According to global media reports, the European Commission may allow carmakers…