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A look at vehicle scrappage policies across provinces

KATHMANDU: A motor vehicle operates efficiently only for a certain number of years. As vehicles age, their performance deteriorates, which leads to higher risks of accidents, increased emissions, and rising maintenance and fuel costs. Phasing out older vehicles, therefore, becomes…
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Toyota RAV4 to be offered only as hybrid or plug-in hybrid

KATHMANDU: Toyota has officially announced that all upcoming RAV4 models will be offered exclusively as hybrids. This marks the end of gasoline-only variants for one of the world’s best-selling SUVs. With the global debut of the sixth-generation 2026 RAV4, Toyota…
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Nissan dismisses India plant closure rumors

KATHMANDU: Japanese automaker Nissan has officially denied reports suggesting it plans to shut down manufacturing operations in many countries, including in India. The reports, which claimed Nissan was mulling over closing plants in India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Argentina,…
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60 km/h speed limit enforced on Muglin–Pokhara road

KATHMANDU: Road authorities have set a speed limit for the Muglin–Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway. The section is currently in the final phase of expansion into a four-lane roadway. According to the Department of Roads (DoR), the maximum speed…
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Windsor EV arrives in Nepal; to be launched after budget

KATHMANDU: Windsor EV, a family car made by MG in India, has arrived in Nepal ahead of its official launch. This is the second India-made MG model to come Nepal after the Comet EV. Paramount Motors, the official distributor of…