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Leapmotor B10 to be unveiled at NAIMA Mobility Expo

KATHMANDU: Leapmotor’s eagerly awaited electric SUV, the B10, is all set to debut in Nepal at the NAIMA Mobility Expo in August. The B10, which created waves at the 2025 Auto Shanghai, is expected to arrive in Nepal within four months,…
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Tighter vehicle loan rules by NRB may slow EV growth

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter regulations on loan investment by hire purchase companies. On Monday, the central bank announced the Fifth Amendment to the “Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Approving Hire Purchase Loan Companies, 2070.” With this…
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973 units across 29 models of 16 EV brands imported in Chaitra

KATHMANDU: The import of 7,967 units in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 shows the Nepali electric vehicles (EV) market is experiencing a remarkable surge. This growth reflects the increasing popularity of EVs, with more than four…
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Govt starts preparation to implement new emission standards

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to implement new vehicle emission standards after a 12-year gap. The existing Vehicle Emission Standards, 2012 allow the import of only those vehicles that meet Euro 3 or equivalent standards. Although the government had tried…
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Stellantis targets Indian EV market with Leapmotor brand

KATHMANDU: European automobile Stellantis has announced the launch of its electric vehicle brand Leapmotor in India. The move is aimed at strengthening Stellantis’ footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. Stellantis currently owns 14 major automobile brands. Among…