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Five things to check before buying a hatchback

KATHMANDU: The hatchback car segment remains active in Nepal. Models like the Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki Swift, and Celerio once dominated the market. Petrol hatchbacks became expensive due to high taxes and offered limited features. The entry of electric…
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US dollar surge to impact Nepal’s automobile sector

KATHMANDU: The US dollar has been rising steadily in recent months. In just six months, its value has increased by nearly Rs 10. This trend is now affecting Nepal’s overall economy, including the automobile sector. Nepal is a heavily import-dependent…
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Ukraine converts BMW 7-series into luxury rocket launcher

KATHMANDU: Ukrainian forces have converted a BMW 7-Series sedan into a makeshift rocket launcher for battlefield use near Bakhmut city, Ukraine. Images shared on social media show a BMW E38 7-Series fitted with rocket launch tubes mounted at the rear,…
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Ford cancels $6.5 billion EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution

KATHMANDU: Ford Motor has cancelled an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply agreement worth about $6.5 billion with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, reflecting a broader slowdown in the global EV market. LG Energy Solution said Ford terminated the deal after…
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Ride Nepal Series – Part 5: The Manang Ride in the Annapurna Region

The fifth chapter of the Ride Nepal Series takes riders into the heart of the Annapurna region, offering one of Nepal’s most demanding and rewarding motorcycle adventures. The Manang bike tour is known for its raw off-road terrain, high-altitude villages,…