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JSW Motors files design patent for Jetour T2 SUV in India

KATHMANDU: JSW Motors has filed a design patent for the Jetour T2 SUV in India. The model will be among the first products under the company’s partnership with China’s Chery. Earlier, JSW had released a teaser image while announcing its…
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Auto industry in 2026 to focus on AI, Hybrids and SDV

KATHMANDU: The global auto industry enters 2026 facing slower EV growth, rising software integration and renewed focus on hybrids. After a volatile 2025 marked by affordability concerns and regulatory shifts, automakers are adjusting strategies for a more measured transition. Here…
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MG to introduce 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV in October 2026

KATHMANDU: JSW MG Motor India is preparing to introduce a new plug-in hybrid SUV in the Indian market by October 2026, according to a report by Autocar India. The upcoming model, internally codenamed 520, will be positioned as a 7-seater…
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Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production by 2028

KATHMANDU: Toyota Motor plans to increase global hybrid vehicle production by around 30 percent by 2028, as demand shifts away from pure electric vehicles in several major markets. According to media reports, Toyota expects to produce 6.7 million hybrid vehicles…
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China’s global auto market share hits record 35.6% in 2025

KATHMANDU: China took a record 35.6 percent share of the global automotive market in 2025, its highest level so far, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Global vehicle sales reached 96.47 million units, up 5 percent…