KATHMANDU: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect petition to review the emergency door release system in the Tesla Model 3 following reports of deaths and injuries. The probe covers around 179,000 Model Year 2022…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai has revealed key details of its upcoming smallest electric car, the Ioniq 3. The new model will sit below the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 in size and price. The Ioniq 3 is a five-door electric hatchback aimed…

KATHMANDU: Hybrid car imports in Nepal increased in 2025 (January–December 15), but their overall market presence remains limited. According to import data, 489 units of hybrid cars were imported during the period, up by 60 units, or 14 percent compared…

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors is preparing a facelifted version of the Punch, with new spy shots suggesting it is close to production. Two Punch facelift ICE test mules were seen on public roads. The prototypes feature a dual-tone roof and design…

KATHMANDU: China is about to introduce new rules to regulate the export of zero-kilometer used cars from January 1, 2026. The move aims to address pricing disruption and after-sales issues linked to these vehicles. Zero-kilometer used cars are vehicles with…