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Hybrids overlooked in Nepal’s push for green mobility

KATHMANDU: Hybrid vehicles are playing an important role in the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources as the global automobile market races toward sustainability. While Nepal has made notable progress in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) through tax incentives,…
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Tax hike rumors add to uncertainty in EV market

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s electric vehicle (EV) market has witnessed massive changes in customs and excise duties between 2014 and 2025, reflecting the government’s evolving strategy to promote sustainable transportation. In the fiscal year 2014/2015, customs duties on EVs were set at…
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MeroAuto donates educational items to students of Shree Kalika School

KATHMANDU: MeroAuto, an automobile news portal, donated educational and sports materials to students of Shree Kalika Basic School in Ukhubari of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-2, Sindhupalchowk. The majority of students at the school belong to the indigenous Majhi community. As part…
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No plan to replace Musk as CEO, says Tesla chair

KATHMANDU: Robyn Denholm, the Chairperson of Tesla’s Board of Directors, has denied reports suggesting the company is seeking a new CEO to replace Elon Musk. Responding to a report published by The Wall Street Journal, Denholm wrote on Tesla’s official…
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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…