KATHMANDU: China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over India’s subsidy programs for electric vehicles and batteries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. According to the ministry, India’s measures allegedly violate WTO obligations,…

KATHMANDU: Volkswagen (VW) will start using Xpeng’s autonomous driving system, XNGP, in its electric vehicles for the Chinese market from 2026. The first model to feature it will be a mid-size SUV jointly developed with Xpeng. VW had originally assigned…

KATHMANDU: TVS Motor Company has launched its all-new adventure motorcycle, the Apache RTX 300 ADV, in the Indian market. The bike is available in three variants, with prices starting at 199,000 Indian rupee (ex-showroom). The Apache RTX 300 comes with…

KATHMANDU: The District Police Office, Kaski, has intensified action against motorcycles with modified exhausts and loud noise under ‘Operation 365’. The move comes amid rising complaints of noise pollution and public disturbance caused by fancy bikes revving through city streets,…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a major investment plan of around USD 5.4 billion through FY2030. The company shared its future roadmap for India during its first-ever Investor Day. Under the plan, Hyundai will launch 26 new…