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Chinese Carmakers overtake South Korean brands in Western Europe

KATHMANDU: Chinese automakers outsold South Korean brands in Western Europe, including the U.K., for the first time in September. Data from Schmidt Automotive Research showed Chinese brands took 8% market share, narrowly ahead of South Korea’s 7.8%. In October, China…
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BYD expands 240 kW motor to more mid-range EVs

KATHMANDU: BYD is rolling out its 240 kW peak motor (TZ200XYAT) to more mid-range electric cars priced from USD 14,150 to 21,250. The company says the unit will now power a wider range of models as part of its latest…
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Ather Rizta achieves 2 million unit sales milestone

KATHMANDU: Ather Rizta sales have crossed the 2 million unit mark in India since its launch in April 2024. The Rizta reached the first 1 million unit sales in less than a year, while the last 1 million units were…
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Changan Deepal S07 gets new 630 km long-range variant

KATHMANDU: Changan’s NEV brand Deepal has added a new 630 km Long-Range Edition to the S07 lineup in China. The global mid-size SUV now comes in two variants priced from 23,100 to 24,500 USD. The new model offers a 630…
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KTM tests new 850cc MotoGP engine ahead of 2027 season

KATHMANDU: KTM has become the first MotoGP manufacturer to test its new 850cc engine on track. The private test took place at the Jerez circuit, marking an early step toward the 2027 MotoGP regulations. The brand had revealed the 850cc…