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Can Toyota stage a real EV comeback before it’s too late?

KATHMANDU: Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, is preparing for a major push in the pure electric vehicle market after years of focusing on hybrid technology. The Japanese automaker has been successful with hybrid vehicles, but its battery electric…
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MeroAuto ground reality: Chitwan auto dealers speak out (video dialogue)

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s automobile sector, which slowed down after the COVID-19 pandemic, is gradually gaining momentum. Sales of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers have been increasing in recent months. In recent years, Nepal’s auto market has been shifting towards electric…
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Hero’s VIDA EV brand eyes Nepal market entry in July

KATHMANDU: Vida, the electric scooter brand of Hero MotoCorp, is set to start sales in Nepal from July 2026. CG Motors, the official distributor of Hero products in Nepal, will introduce Vida electric scooters in the Nepali market. The company…
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MG introduces Commute EV in Nepal at Rs 3.499 million

KATHMANDU: G.O. Automobiles, the official distributor of JSW MG Motor India in Nepal, has launched the MG Commute EV at an introductory price of Rs 3.499 million. The new electric CUV is powered by a 100 kW electric motor and…
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Word on the street: Bajaj ADV could pack a 250cc engine

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto’s upcoming adventure motorcycle is expected to come with a 250cc engine, according to a new report. The new dual-sport-style ADV was recently spotted testing last month in India. The upcoming Bajaj ADV is expected to compete with…