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Govt enforcing strict criteria for EV imports

KATHMANDU: The government is drafting guidelines on electric vehicle (EV) imports to ensure the import of quality vehicles and smooth availability of after-sales service. The demand for EVs has grown rapidly in recent years. Many two-wheeler and four-wheeler EV brands…
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Geely decides to acquire full ownership of Zeekr

KATHMANDU: Geely Automobile has announced plans to acquire all remaining shares of Zeekr Group, its premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, effectively making Zeekr a wholly owned subsidiary. The decision comes less than a year after Zeekr’s debut on the US…
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BMW begins testing F 450 GS adventure bike in India

KATHMANDU: BMW Motorrad has begun testing its upcoming F 450 GS motorcycle in India. The F 450 GS is said to be the successor to the G 310 bikes which were discontinued last month. BMW was making G 310 series…
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Hyundai readies Elexio SUV for Chinese market

KATHMANDU: Hyundai has unveiled a new electric model named ‘Elexio’, targeting Chinese market. Bejing Hyundai Motor Company Ltd, Hyundai’s joint venture with Beijing Automotive Group Ltd (BAIC), produced the Elexio using its first dedicated pure electric platform. Beijing Hyundai is…
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Maxus MIFA 7 electric MPV set for Nepal launch

KATHMANDU: Himalayan Motrox, the official distributor of Maxus vehicles in Nepal, is preparing to launch the MIFA 7, a premium all-electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), in the domestic market. The car has already arrived at the company’s showroom. The Maxus brand…