KATHMANDU: A 23 year old Nepali youth, Shahzad Alam, has developed a hybrid car that can run on both petrol and electric power. According to Alam, the vehicle can be operated using either a petrol engine or an electric motor…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai has unveiled the new-generation Tucson with a bigger body, a boxier design and updated technology. The 2027 Tucson will be offered with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The new Tucson is 2.3 inches longer than the outgoing…

KATHMANDU: Chinese car brands continue to strengthen their position in the world’s largest automobile market. Chinese brands accounted for 62.67% of passenger-car retail sales in China during the first eight months of 2026. BYD was the largest individual brand, holding…

KATHMANDU: The Jetour T2 has finally arrived in Nepal after facing several delays. Laxmi MotorHub, part of the Laxmi Group, has brought the SUV to Nepal. The T2 was initially expected to arrive in Nepal in August. However, delays in…

KATHMANDU: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are often described as offering the best of both worlds. They can run on electric power for short trips and use a petrol engine for longer journeys. However, some reliability studies have found that…