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BYD ATTO 1 gets bigger, more powerful with 127 hp motor

KATHMANDU: BYD has unveiled the next-generation ATTO 1 in China. According to Chinese media reports, the updated electric hatchback has appeared in the latest MIIT approval list with a larger body, a more powerful motor and upgraded technology. The new…
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EVs, hybrids turn into power banks for flood-hit communities in China

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models equipped with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology are helping residents cope with widespread power outages caused by severe flooding in China’s Guangxi region, according to CarNewsChina. The flooding, triggered by historic rainfall following Typhoon Mesaak,…
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US recalls 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs, owners told to park outdoors

KATHMANDU: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged owners of nearly 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs to park their vehicles outdoors due to a potential fire risk until recall repairs are completed, according to Reuters. The recall covers…
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Nissan Tekton debuts in India, Nepal launch eyed for NAIMA Expo

KATHMANDU: Nissan has launched the Tekton midsize SUV in India, with prices starting at 1.049 million Indian rupees (ex-showroom) and going up to 1.859 million Indian rupees for the top-spec variant. Customer deliveries in India will begin on July 20.…
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Leapmotor B03 set to roll into Nepal, debut planned at NAIMA

KATHMANDU: Leapmotor is expanding its product portfolio in Nepal with the introduction of the B03 electric SUV, which is scheduled to make its public debut at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026. Shangri-La Motors, the authorized distributor of Leapmotor in…