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Skoda’s small electric SUV Elroq making big impact

KATHMANDU: Skoda’s Elroq compact electric SUV is quickly gaining popularity in the global automotive market. In just six months of launch, the Czech carmaker has received 45,000 orders for this affordable and attractive SUV. The Elroq is Skoda’s smallest electric…
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Chinese EV startups falter under market pressure, subsidy cuts

KATHMANDU: China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown rapidly over the past decade, with hundreds of brands launching new models. However, few of them have survived the ride. In 2018, China boasted more than 500 EV startups. Today, only about…
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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…