KATHMANDU: SPG Automobiles, the official distributor of Omoda and Jaecoo in Nepal, has announced plans to introduce four new models in 2025—two under each brand. Under the Omoda brand, the company will launch the C3 (proposed name), a compact SUV…

KATHMANDU: China has banned automakers from advertising driver assistance features as ‘smart driving’ or ‘autonomous driving’ following a deadly accident involving Xiaomi’s new SU7 electric sedan. The move comes after the crash in March, where the vehicle hit a cement…

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has introduced a new standard for taxi services in Nepal. The “Standards for Vehicles Used as Taxis, 2025,” which was unveiled recently, classifies taxis into General, Deluxe, and Luxury categories based on…

KATHMANDU: MAW Vriddhi celebrated the installation of 100+ charging stations in Nepal by organizing a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday. The event saw participation of key figures from the EV industry, MAW Vriddhi partners, and EV users. MAW Vriddhi…

KATHMANDU: Nepal imported nearly 8,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the latest data from the Department of Customs, the country imported 7,967 units of electric cars, jeeps and vans…