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Vehicle documents go digital in Bagmati

KATHMANDU: Vehicle owners in Bagmati Province no longer need to carry a physical blue book or driving license, as the provincial government has officially launched digital versions of both documents. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli formally launched the services on…
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Govt decides to enforce Euro 6 emission standards

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to implement the Euro 6 emission standards for internal combustion engine vehicles in the upcoming fiscal year. President Ram Chandra Paudel made the announcement, presenting the government’s policies and programs for the fiscal year 2025/26…
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Auto finance limit slashed to 60% for hire purchase companies

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has tightened the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for vehicle financing by hire purchase companies. As per the revised policy, introduced through the fifth amendment to the Policy and Procedural Framework for Licensing Hire-Purchase Credit Companies, 2013,…
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NADA removes Golchha as Senior Vice President defying AGM’s mandate

KATHMANDU: The internal rift within the Nepal Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has taken a fresh turn with the emergence of a rival industry body—the Nepal Automobiles Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). In a retaliatory move, NADA has demoted its Senior Vice…
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All Maruti Suzuki cars to offer six air bags as standard

KATHMANDU: India’s leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, has announced a major safety upgrade across its lineup. All its models, including the entry-level vehicles like the Eeco, Alto K10, and Celerio, will now come equipped with six airbags as standard. While…