KATHMANDU: India’s automotive and mobility sector saw major changes in 2025, with a clear shift towards premium vehicles, growth in electric mobility, and a stronger focus on engineering and design. Industry leaders said the market remained stable despite global challenges.…

KATHMANDU: Mumbai is set to introduce pod taxis as part of its public transport network to improve last-mile connectivity. The project is being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The first phase will feature an 8 km-long…

KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized electric vehicles (EVs) through tax incentives, but the benefits have mainly gone to private vehicles, according to Rajiv Pokharel, Director General of the Department of Transport Management. Speaking at a discussion program on Sunday marking…

KATHMANDU: China has made electric vehicle battery safety standards mandatory for the first time. The new rule requires EV batteries to meet strict “no fire, no explosion” safety criteria under newly finalized national regulations. The update was announced by the…

KATHMANDU: Samsung Electronics has announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire the autonomous driving technology unit of Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen, marking a major expansion of its automotive electronics business. The acquisition, valued at 1.5 billion euros, will be integrated into…