KATHMANDU: Self-driving startup Pony.ai has been forced to suspend its autonomous taxi services in Beijing after one of its robotaxis caught fire on May 13. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety of driverless vehicles. According to the…

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s automobile market will see the launch of six electric SUVs in the near future. Four of these models are from China, while two are from India. Both automobile dealers and consumers are showing keen interest in these models,…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Customs (DoC) has directed all customs offices to prevent tax evasion while importing electric microbuses. In a recent circular, the DoC instructed all customs offices to measure the seat size of vehicles according to the standards…

KATHMANDU: A new government report has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) importers in Nepal have been misreporting motor power ratings to evade higher taxes. The 62nd Annual Report of the Auditor General states that some importers have been underreporting the…

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle (EV) importers are rushing to bring in large volumes of EVs, anticipating a potential tax hike through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. The government is bringing the budget for the new fiscal year on…