KATHMANDU: Hybrid and electric semi-truck sales in China crossed 231,000 units in 2025, marking strong growth in the heavy-duty New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment. According to industry data, China registered 231,100 NEV trucks in 2025. This figure includes battery-electric, plug-in…

KATHMANDU: The German government has approved an electric vehicle subsidy program worth about $3.5 billion through 2029, which is expected to support the purchase of around 800,000 EVs, according to Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. The scheme targets low- and middle-income…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai is testing a new SUV for the Indian market, with a camouflaged test mule recently spotted on public roads in Mumbai. The SUV features a boxy and upright design with short overhangs, giving it a rugged stance. Design…

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: The fast growth of AI data centers is creating a new challenge for car makers. Experts say it could disrupt the global supply of chips used in vehicles. UBS analysts said the demand from data centers has caused a…