KATHMANDU: French startup Cixi is working on a new kind of vehicle called the Vigoz. It is a mix of a bicycle, motorcycle and electric car. The three-wheeled trike can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h and is legal…

KATHMANDU: When people talk about electric vehicles (EVs), the first question that often comes to mind is: “How much range does it offer?” Since EVs cannot be conveniently charged everywhere, driving range has become a key factor for most buyers.…

KATHMANDU: India aims to double automobile production in the next five years. The country is targeting 50 million vehicles in production by 2030 and 200 million units by 2047. To achieve this, a new national automotive mission plan (AMP) is…

KATHMANDU: U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a plan to reduce tariffs for car makers that build vehicles in the United States, according to Senator Bernie Moreno and industry officials. The move could lower costs for major companies like Ford,…

KATHMANDU: The BP Highway, the shortest road link to Kathmandu for several districts in eastern Nepal, could remain shut for at least a week as floods on October 3 and 4 swept away diversions built at different locations last year.…