KATHMANDU: The electric SUV market in Nepal is becoming more competitive, especially in the Rs 4 million to Rs 6 million price range. Buyers now have multiple options with different designs, features, and driving ranges. Chery Group’s Omoda E5 Pro…

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle maker Polestar will no longer be able to sell new vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year due to its Chinese ownership links, the company announced. Polestar said the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of…

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed a major increase in traffic penalties under the draft Vehicle and Transport Management Bill. The bill prepared by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure aims to discourage traffic violations by introducing higher fines and expanding the…

KATHMANDU: The hatchback segment, once one of the most popular car categories in Nepal, has continued to lose market share since the beginning of 2026. Sales of both electric and petrol-powered small cars have declined in the passenger vehicle market.…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor workers in South Korea have voted to strike over concerns about the company’s plan to introduce humanoid robots and expand automation in factories. The Hyundai branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union said 87 percent of nearly…