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Tata reveals Sierra price, targets mid-sized SUV segment

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors has launched the 2025 Sierra SUV in India at an introductory price of Rs 1.149 million Indian rupees (ex-showroom). The new model enters the midsize SUV segment, where it will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos…
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Tender for Hetauda–Narayanghat upgrade scheduled for Q1 2026

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to speed up the upgrade of the Hetauda–Narayanghat section under the East-West Highway expansion plan. The 70 km road, currently two lanes, will be expanded into four lanes with concessional financing from the Asian Development…
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Only 13% of India’s EV models qualify for government incentives

KATHMANDU: India’s electric vehicle industry is still heavily dependent on imported parts, mainly from China, and most models do not meet the government’s localization rules under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. A Times of India report shows that only six…
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Proton e.MAS 7 price drops, Prime variant now at Rs 4.69 million

KATHMANDU: Proton’s e.MAS 7 has completed nine months in the Nepali market, and Jagadamba Motors has now placed the model in a strong “price-war” position. The compact electric SUV is available in two variants; Prime and Premium. The Premium variant…
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CG Motors to introduce Smart and Jetour lineup soon

KATHMANDU: CG Motors, the automotive division of the Chaudhary Group, is preparing to introduce two new vehicle brands, Smart and Jetour in the Nepali market. The company had completed setting up a dedicated Smart showroom in Thapathali, Kathmandu, with vehicles…