KATHMANDU: Hyundai is gearing up to revolutionize its hybrid strategy with the development of an all-new 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) engine. Designed as part of the Korean automaker’s next-generation powertrain roadmap, this engine is expected to become a…

KATHMANDU: Small and affordable electric cars, which are very popular in countries like Japan, are struggling to gain market in Nepal. In the 45 days leading up to the federal budget announcement on May 29, a total of 5,300 electric…

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Premium Motors, the official distributor of BMW in Nepal, has expanded BMW’s electric portfolio in Nepal with the launch of the third SUV in the iX series. The iX2, which comes in a coupe design, features a 150…

KATHMANDU: Norway has further cemented its position as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with nearly 90% of new car sales in 2024 being fully electric. In one recent month, that figure soared to 97%—far ahead of countries…

KATHMANDU: The IM 6 luxury crossover from IM Motors has been spotted testing in Kathmandu. Paramount Motors brought a few models of IM 6 manufactured by IM Motors, a luxury brand of Chinese automotive giant SAIC Group, into Nepal before…