KATHMANDU: An immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia, has shaken the U.S. auto industry and foreign investors. On September 4, 2025, federal agents detained about 475 people at the site, many of whom…

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed a new rule that will make it compulsory for EVs to have a sound alert system from October 2026, according to ET. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) will help pedestrians and cyclists hear approaching…

KATHMANDU: The next-generation Hyundai i20 has been spotted testing in India. This is the first time the car has been seen on Indian roads after it was spied in Europe in August. The test car was heavily camouflaged, making it…

KATHMANDU: The Chinese government is preparing to restrict the export of low-quality electric vehicles (EVs) following concerns that such exports were tarnishing the reputation of established brands. According to a new policy being introduced by the Chinese government, EV sellers…

KATHMANDU: Mercedes-Benz has started pre-sales of its new all-electric CLA Long-Wheelbase in China. The sedan comes in two versions. The CLA 300 L Ultra-Long Range Edition is priced at about 36,000 USD and the CLA 300 L Ultra-Long Range Intelligent…