KATHMANDU: The Toyota RAV4 continues to be one of the most popular SUVs in the world. In 2025, Toyota sold around 480,000 units in the US market alone. The SUV is available in petrol, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. Among…

KATHMANDU: Leapmotor has announced that its D19 SUV has completed the world’s first real-world test of a dual tire blowout on the same side in extreme ice and snow conditions, according to Chinese media reports. The test was conducted at…

KATHMANDU: Chinese scientists have made major progress in developing all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries that could allow electric vehicles to travel over 1,000 km with a 100-kg battery pack, according to state broadcaster CCTV. At present, most solid-state batteries can power vehicles…

KATHMANDU: Kia has achieved a major sales milestone in India. The Sonet subcompact SUV has crossed 500,000 cumulative sales. The Sonet contributes nearly 35 percent of Kia’s total domestic sales. Annual sales crossed 100,000 units for two consecutive years. Exports…

KATHMANDU: BYD’s upcoming Tang 9 flagship SUV has been spotted testing in China shortly after its first teaser. The camouflaged model previews BYD’s next-generation D-segment SUV. The Tang 9 is the production version of the Dynasty-D full-size concept. It is…