KATHMANDU: Although many automobile companies are considering ending the production of fuel-powered cars and going fully electric, some are now rethinking their plans. Since a lot of money has already been invested in EV technology, redesigning electric cars to include fuel…

KATHMANDU: The all-electric Renault Kwid EV has been spotted on Nepali roads. Advance Automobiles, Renault’s official distributor in Nepal, is planning to introduce the Chinese-made car in the Nepali market in the near future. The Kwid EV maintains the familiar…

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…