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Toyota calls 48V cars ‘Fake Hybrids’

KATHMANDU: Carmakers are facing criticism as debate rises over what really qualifies as a hybrid. Toyota says calling 48-volt models “hybrids” can confuse buyers and blur the difference between mild systems and real hybrid technology. According to a report by…
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Vehicle emission norms eased temporarily for pending orders

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to allow the import of vehicles below the Euro 6 emission standard on a one-time basis. According to a notice published in the Nepal Gazette by the Ministry of Finance, vehicles for which proforma invoices…
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Will Mahindra BE 6 live up to the hype in Nepal?

KATHMANDU: When Mahindra, which has earned the tag of SUV specialist in India, unveiled the concept of its new electric SUV, the BE 6, a few years ago, many doubted whether such a design could ever make it to production.…
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Hongqi: the prestigious brand behind China’s presidential cars

KATHMANDU: Many people often wonder, “Which car does the Chinese president use?” The answer is Hongqi, a brand deeply tied to China’s national pride. President Xi Jinping today rides in the Hongqi N701, a luxury limousine made by the state-owned…