KATHMANDU: Flush door handles, a feature increasingly used even in entry-level cars these days, are set to be banned in China. Chinese regulatory authorities are reportedly planning a comprehensive ban on fully retractable (hidden) car door handles across the automotive…

KATHMANDU: Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the showroom officially opened. The new outlet will be operated by Balaji E Automobiles for the Butwal-Bhairahawa region. Several customers in…

KATHMANDU: As Tesla from the US and VinFast from Vietnam expand their EV plans in India, Stellantis is preparing to launch Chinese EV brand Leapmotor next fiscal. The company confirmed the plan in April. Stellantis already sells Jeep and Citroen…

KATHMANDU: VinFast has launched its VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs in India. Both SUVs will be assembled at the company’s Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu.  VinFast India is the Indian subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, which…

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, has opened a new showroom in Shreepur, Murli, Birgunj-11. The outlet will serve customers in Birgunj, Simara, Kalaiya, Chandranigahapur and nearby areas. The showroom is built with…