KATHMANDU: Changan Automobile and battery giant CATL have unveiled the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery-powered passenger vehicle, marking a major milestone in electric vehicle technology, according to Chinese media reports. The announcement was made during the “Changan SDA Intelligence Milestone…

KATHMANDU: Tesla has filed two new trademark applications in the United States for the long-awaited next-generation Tesla Roadster, signaling renewed progress towards production. The filings were submitted on February 3, 2026. One trademark features an updated Roadster wordmark, while the…

KATHMANDU: A 14-seater electric four-wheeler assembled in Nepal is set to begin road testing from Sunday (February 8). The vehicle has been developed by Sundar Auto Engineer Pvt. Ltd. According to company chairman Bhesh Thapa, this is the first four-wheeled…

KATHMANDU: Automobile distributors in Nepal are preparing to launch multiple new car models as competition in the market continues to grow. With the rising presence of Chinese brands, the pace of new model introductions has accelerated in recent years. As…

KATHMANDU: The US government has announced Project Vault, a new strategic reserve aimed at securing rare earths and critical minerals used in automobiles, EVs, and advanced manufacturing, according to The White House. The initiative, established through an executive order signed…