KATHMANDU: The hatchback segment, once one of the most popular car categories in Nepal, has continued to lose market share since the beginning of 2026. Sales of both electric and petrol-powered small cars have declined in the passenger vehicle market.…

KATHMANDU: Nepal is preparing to introduce articulated electric buses capable of carrying up to 220 passengers at a time. Shashila Motors Pvt. Ltd. has started preparations to bring articulated electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Fencer. The plan is being…

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed developing nine modern bus terminals and introducing organized public transport infrastructure across Kathmandu Valley. The proposal is part of the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP) report prepared to improve public transportation management in the…

KATHMANDU: About a year ago, I was talking to the CEO of an electric vehicle company about service, customer expectations, and rising complaints. During the conversation, he said, “Many EV customers consider themselves a slightly different class of consumers.” He…

KATHMANDU: According to the Department of Customs data, Nepal imported 15,466 cars, jeeps, and vans during the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2025/26, covering the period from mid-July 2025 to mid-June 2026. The figure includes both electric vehicles…