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NADA submits 28-point proposal to Minister Ghising

KATHMANDU: The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal (NADA) has submitted 28 suggestions to Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising to address challenges in the automobile sector. A delegation led by NADA President Karan Chaudhary met the minister on…
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China proposes new safety rules for vehicle door handles

KATHMANDU: China has released a draft regulation on vehicle door handle safety for public comment. The draft is prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). It sets new requirements that could reshape how carmakers design door handles.…
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EV imports resume through Tatopani border

KATHMANDU: Imports of electric vehicles (EVs) through the Tatopani border point with China have resumed after a two-month halt. EV imports via Tatopani had been completely disrupted for nearly two months due to repeated closures of Arniko Highway, the only…
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Auto Loan: NRB cutting down payment to 20% for all vehicle types

KATHMANDU: In a bid to restore consumer confidence shaken by the recent Gen Z protests, the government is preparing to ease auto loan provisions by reducing the mandatory down payment to 20% of a vehicle’s price. The Nepal Rastra Bank…
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Ultraviolette launches X-47 Crossover

KATHMANDU: Ultraviolette Automotive has launched the X-47 Crossover in India. It is an electric adventure motorcycle priced at 249,000 Indian rupees. The company claims it is the world’s first radar-integrated motorcycle. The bike features a 77 GHz rear radar that…