News

Toyota calls 48V cars ‘Fake Hybrids’

KATHMANDU: Carmakers are facing criticism as debate rises over what really qualifies as a hybrid. Toyota says calling 48-volt models “hybrids” can confuse buyers and blur the difference between mild systems and real hybrid technology. According to a report by…
News

Trump may offer tariff relief for U.S. car makers

KATHMANDU: U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a plan to reduce tariffs for car makers that build vehicles in the United States, according to Senator Bernie Moreno and industry officials. The move could lower costs for major companies like Ford,…
News

KTM’s new owner Bajaj plans to shift more production to Asia

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto, the new majority owner of KTM, has hinted that the Austrian motorcycle brand could shift more production to Asia. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Bajaj Auto CEO Rajiv Bajaj shared his views on KTM’s future strategy. Bajaj…
News

Vehicle movement halted in and out of Kathmandu for three days

KATHMANDU: The government has stopped all vehicles from entering and leaving Kathmandu for the next three days. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said the decision was taken because of heavy and continuous rainfall. The highways in and…