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Kia reveals ‘GT Wrap’ design for upcoming EV4 GT hot hatch

KATHMANDU: Kia has revealed a new “GT Wrap” design for its upcoming EV4 GT, the company’s first electric hot hatch. The model was recently spotted testing on public roads without camouflage, revealing Kia’s latest high-performance styling, according to Autocar UK.…
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China recovers 99.6% key materials from used EV batteries

KATHMANDU: China has introduced new national standards for recycling EV batteries, achieving up to 99.6% recovery of nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96.5% for lithium in pilot programs, according to Chinese media. The General Administration of Market Supervision has approved…
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Bajaj Auto cleared to take full control of KTM parent company

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has received approval from the Austrian Takeover Commission to take control of Pierer Mobility AG (PMAG), the parent company of KTM. The approval gives Bajaj a “restructuring privilege,” allowing it to gain control without making a public…
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BYD to unveil first electric K-Car for Japanese market

KATHMANDU: BYD is set to reveal its first all-electric K-Car at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The company shared a teaser image on its Japanese website, showing a compact, box-shaped design typical of Japan’s kei cars. The…