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BYD teases Seal 08 and Sealion 08 ahead of 2026 debut

KATHMANDU: BYD has previewed two new high-end models under its Ocean series: the Seal 08 sedan and the Sealion 08 SUV. The company revealed the teaser on December 15 during its 2025 Ocean Day event in China. Both vehicles are…
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China grants first L3 self-driving permits

KATHMANDU: China has issued its first conditional Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving permits. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the approval on December 15. This marks a key step from testing to early commercial use of L3 self-driving…
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Next-gen BMW X7 spotted testing with major design updates

KATHMANDU: BMW is testing the next-generation X7 on public roads in Germany ahead of a planned launch around 2027. New spy images from Carscoops show that the SUV is getting major design updates, not just a facelift. The front design…
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Volkswagen begins steering wheel-free autonomous vehicle tests in Germany

KATHMANDU: Volkswagen Group has started a new phase of autonomous driving tests in Wolfsburg, Germany, using its research vehicle Gen.Urban1, according to an official press release. The test does not focus only on self-driving technology. Instead, it studies user experience…