KATHMANDU: China and the European Union (EU) have reached an understanding that could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe by more than half over the next four years. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced the agreement…

KATHMANDU: Mercedes-Benz appears to be testing a hybrid version of its new VLE luxury minivan. New spy images by Carscoops show a prototype with features that suggest it is not powered entirely by electricity. The biggest clue is the conventional…

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…