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Kia EV5 lands in Nepal with surprisingly high import cost

KATHMANDU: Continental Trading Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Nepal, has brought the EV5 electric SUV into the country. The company imported two units in November. These units are here for evaluation. The distributor says sales will…
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Mahindra XEV 9S debuts in India as the first mass-market 3-row E SUV

KATHMANDU: Mahindra has introduced the all-new XEV 9S in the Indian market with an introductory starting price of Rs 1.995 million Indian rupees (ex-showroom). Built on the brand’s INGLO EV platform, the XEV 9S becomes the first dedicated 7-seater mass-market…
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Nepal Army making progress on four North–South strategic roads

KATHMANDU:  Along with national security, the Nepal Army has been active in development work, especially in road construction across difficult terrain. The government has continued assigning the Army to build road sections that the Department of Roads has not been…
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Top electric SUVs with the best ground clearance in Nepal

KATHMANDU: For most EV buyers, the first question is usually the battery size. The next and equally important question is ground clearance. Until these two factors are clearly addressed, customers rarely finalize an EV purchase. Responding to this demand, brands…
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Petrol Car imports rise by 54 percent, Hyundai leads the market

KATHMANDU: Nepal has recorded a sharp rise in imports of petrol-powered (ICE) cars in the ongoing fiscal year 2025/26. According to four-month data (mid-July to mid-November) published by the Department of Customs, imports of petrol cars, jeeps and vans have…