KATHMANDU: European automobile Stellantis has announced the launch of its electric vehicle brand Leapmotor in India. The move is aimed at strengthening Stellantis’ footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. Stellantis currently owns 14 major automobile brands. Among…

KATHMANDU: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr has unveiled its first hybrid SUV, Zeekr 9X, at the 2025 Auto Shanghai. According to the company, the plug-in hybrid can deliver an impressive electric-only range of 380 kilometres. With this impressive range,…

KATHMANDU: BYD is a household name in Nepal, almost synonymous with electric vehicles (EVs). That fact that about a fourth of over 25,000 EVs cruising on Nepali roads are BYD speaks volumes about the popularity of this Chinese brand in…

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Geely has showcased the world’s first pickup truck equipped with the Thor EM Hybrid System at the Auto Shanghai 2025 exhibition in China. The company has claimed that the pickup, which features a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, excels…

KATHMANDU: SPG Automobile, the authorized distributor for Chery in Nepal, is planning to introduce the new Chery QQ electric car to the local market. The compact EV, which was recently unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2025, has gained attention for…