KATHMANDU: Hybrid and electric semi-truck sales in China crossed 231,000 units in 2025, marking strong growth in the heavy-duty New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment. According to industry data, China registered 231,100 NEV trucks in 2025. This figure includes battery-electric, plug-in…

KATHMANDU: The Nepali motorcycle market currently offers models from more than a dozen brands. Depending on the segment, motorcycle prices range from around Rs 225,000 to over Rs 2 million. Entry-level commuter motorcycles are generally affordable, while premium sports bikes…

KATHMANDU: The Toyota RAV4 continues to be one of the most popular SUVs in the world. In 2025, Toyota sold around 480,000 units in the US market alone. The SUV is available in petrol, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. Among…

KATHMANDU: Construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track has picked up speed in recent months. The national pride project had seen slow progress for several years. The project started in 2017 with a six-year completion target. Average annual progress stayed near…

KATHMANDU: The fast growth of AI data centers is creating a new challenge for car makers. Experts say it could disrupt the global supply of chips used in vehicles. UBS analysts said the demand from data centers has caused a…