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Rooftop vehicles banned during election campaigns for security reasons

KATHMANDU: Candidates contesting in the House of Representatives elections will not be allowed to use rooftop vehicles (vehicles driven with open roofs for public interaction) during campaign programs. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Central Security Committee…
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2026 Tata Punch.ev launched in India

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors has launched the updated Punch.ev in India at an introductory price of Rs 969,000 Indian rupees(ex-showroom). The electric SUV is positioned between the Tiago.ev and the Nexon.ev in the company’s EV portfolio. Customers can also choose the…
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Forthing announces ‘Exchange & Upgrade to Friday EV’

KATHMANDU: Laxmi E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Forthing in Nepal, has introduced a limited-period scheme titled “Exchange & Upgrade to Friday EV,” offering benefits of up to Rs 700,000 on the purchase of the Forthing Friday. The offer…
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Citroen dealer launches buy 1 C5 Aircross, get 1 C3 X free offer

KATHMANDU: Citroen dealer in India has introduced a limited-period scheme offering two cars for the price of one. SGA Citroen, an authorized dealer based in Coimbatore, has announced that customers purchasing the Citroen C5 Aircross will receive the Citroen C3…
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China to mandate physical buttons for key vehicle functions from 2027

KATHMANDU: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) plans to mandate physical control buttons for essential vehicle functions in all new cars starting July 1, 2027, media reports say. The move aims to reduce reliance on large central touchscreens,…