KATHMANDU: BYD has begun internal testing of a new 1500 kW flash charging system in Shenzhen, China. The demonstration station near the company’s headquarters features high-power charging cabinets, liquid-cooled charging guns, and a layout similar to a fuel station forecourt.…

KATHMANDU: Sales of Chinese automakers declined in February as demand slowed during the Lunar New Year period, which traditionally affects vehicle purchases in the world’s largest auto market. BYD reported total sales of 190,190 vehicles in February, down 41 percent…

KATHMANDU: Mercedes-Benz has launched the updated V-Class luxury MPV in India at an ex-showroom price of 14 million Indian rupees. The 2026 model is a facelift of the V-Class previously sold between 2019 and 2022. It comes with revised styling,…

KATHMANDU: Maruti Suzuki is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. First introduced in 2016, the compact SUV has become one of the brand’s most successful models in the Indian market. The company said the Brezza currently accounts…

KATHMANDU: France, Germany and the United Kingdom  released a joint statement condemning what they called indiscriminate and disproportionate missile and drone attacks by Iran against countries in the Middle East. They urged Iran to stop the attacks immediately and said…