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MG S5 EV earns 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

KATHMANDU: The MG S5 EV has received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, putting to rest months of speculation and concern over its safety performance. Since no recognized agency had assessed the vehicle until now, there were speculations about…
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Budget and EV tax hike rumors spread like wildfire

KATHMANDU: The terms ‘budget’ and ‘electric vehicles (EVs) tax’ have become nearly synonymous in Nepal. This is because each time the budget cycle approaches, whether during its preparation or review, rumors of EV tax hike spreads like wildfire. In fiscal…
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Hyundai Creta sales rebound; petrol variant slightly ahead

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Creta sales in Nepal have seen a noticeable rise since the start of 2025. Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the official distributor for Hyundai, kicked off the New Year with a strong promotional push for the Creta EV. Already…
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Tata boosts EV push with new launches, upgrades

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors has taken a strategy of making electric vehicles a mainstream choice for Indian consumers. The company has confirmed that the Harrier.ev will be launched on June 3, followed by the much-anticipated Sierra.ev. While the Harrier.ev retains much of…
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Adani deploys India’s first hydrogen-powered truck in coal mine

KATHMANDU: Indian business conglomerate, Adani Group, has taken a significant step toward cleaner, greener transportation by launching the country’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics. Led by Adani Enterprises, the group’s flagship company, the project is a collaboration with Ballard…