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BYD launches Linghui brand targeting fleet and ride-hailing vehicles

KATHMANDU: BYD Co. has launched a new sub-brand called Linghui for re-badged models mainly used by fleet operators and ride-hailing services, a modern app-based taxi system. Regulatory filings released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that…
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China’s EV surge squeezes foreign automakers at home

KATHMANDU: China strengthened its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market in 2025, with local brands taking nearly two-thirds of the passenger-car market and pushing many foreign automakers into survival mode, writes The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 13 million electric…
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Ride Nepal Series – Part 8: Lumbini Ride

The eighth chapter of the Ride Nepal Series takes riders to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and one of Nepal’s most important spiritual destinations. Located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
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Pulsar 150 drives Bajaj’s motorcycle import surge in 2025

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto recorded a strong growth in motorcycle imports in Nepal in 2025, driven by rising market demand. Hansraj Hulaschand & Company, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, imported 44,687 units in 2025, marking a 78.48 percent…