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Hyundai’s new venue enters production in Nepal, launch next month

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Motor Corporation has started preparations for commercial production of the new-generation Hyundai Venue in Nepal. The company has successfully completed trial assembly of the SUV using imported CKD kits and is now ready for mass production. According to…
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Six new car brands set to launch in Nepal this August

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s automobile market is set for another wave of new entrants. Around half a dozen new car brands are expected to make their debut during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo and the NADA Auto Show 2026 in August. While…
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Lumbini Province offers up to 50% tax discount to boost EV adoption

KATHMANDU: The Lumbini provincial government has continued its policy of promoting electric vehicles (EVs) by providing discounts on annual vehicle tax for the upcoming fiscal year. According to the Economic Bill 2026 (2083), electric vehicles registered for rental services will…
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BMW’s fifth-gen X5 goes global with new design and five powertrain options

KATHMANDU: BMW has unveiled the next-generation X5, bringing major changes to its popular SUV lineup. The new X5 features Neue Klasse-inspired styling, a redesigned cabin, and five different powertrain options including petrol, plug-in hybrid, electric, diesel, and hydrogen. The fifth-generation…