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Car loans cheaper now: 9 banks cut base rates below 5%

KATHMANDU: Buying a new vehicle through a bank loan has become more affordable as commercial banks continue to lower their base rates, allowing borrowers to access auto loans at some of the lowest interest rates in Nepal’s history. With lending…
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Tank 300 off-roader gets Hi4-Z powertrain, set to arrive in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Great Wall Motors has opened pre-sales for the refreshed Tank 300 L in China. The updated off-road SUV features a longer wheelbase, revised styling, and two plug-in hybrid powertrains. It will officially launch on July 19. The Hi4-T variant…
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India proposes mandatory cybersecurity rules for software-defined vehicles

KATHMANDU: India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed mandatory cybersecurity and software update management rules for software-defined and highly automated vehicles. The move marks the country’s first regulatory framework to address cyber risks in connected vehicles, according to…
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Denza Z Track Edition, packing 1,582 HP, spotted pre-debut

KATHMANDU: BYD’s premium brand Denza has been spotted testing the Denza Z Track Edition in China ahead of its global debut on July 9 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The Track Edition features a more aggressive…
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ADB to back Nepal’s tourism road infrastructure development

KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed its commitment to supporting the development of Nepal’s tourism road infrastructure. The commitment came during a courtesy meeting between Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah and ADB President Masato Kanda on Tuesday. The…