KATHMANDU: Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that can continue running while fully submerged in water. The B20 engine is designed for hybrid and off-road vehicles. The engine can operate underwater at depths of up to 1.1…

KATHMANDU: Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are emitting significantly more carbon dioxide than official tests indicate, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). The analysis, based on real-world data from 220,000 plug-in hybrids in Europe, found that the…

KATHMANDU: Xiaomi has launched the Skynomad N70 range-extended electric SUV in China. The five-seat SUV starts at USD 31,275. The top-spec N70 Max is priced at USD 35,745. The Skynomad N70 measures 4,960 mm in length, 1,998 mm in width…

KATHMANDU: Indian car buyers are increasingly shifting away from petrol-powered vehicles, with alternative-powertrain cars outselling pure-petrol models for the first time in August 2026. According to data from Equirus Securities, CNG, hybrid and electric cars together accounted for 42% of…

KATHMANDU: Kia is preparing to bring the facelifted Sorento Hybrid to Nepal. The updated three-row SUV will be introduced by Continental Trading Enterprises, the authorized distributor of Kia in Nepal. The company has already started preparations to bring the new…