KATHMANDU: Volkswagen (VW) will start using Xpeng’s autonomous driving system, XNGP, in its electric vehicles for the Chinese market from 2026. The first model to feature it will be a mid-size SUV jointly developed with Xpeng. VW had originally assigned…

KATHMANDU: TVS Motor Company has launched its all-new adventure motorcycle, the Apache RTX 300 ADV, in the Indian market. The bike is available in three variants, with prices starting at 199,000 Indian rupee (ex-showroom). The Apache RTX 300 comes with…

KATHMANDU: The District Police Office, Kaski, has intensified action against motorcycles with modified exhausts and loud noise under ‘Operation 365’. The move comes amid rising complaints of noise pollution and public disturbance caused by fancy bikes revving through city streets,…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a major investment plan of around USD 5.4 billion through FY2030. The company shared its future roadmap for India during its first-ever Investor Day. Under the plan, Hyundai will launch 26 new…

KATHMANDU: General Motors’ early investment in U.S.-made rare-earth magnets is paying off as China tightens export restrictions on the critical components, The Wall Street Journal reports. In 2021, GM started investing in U.S.-based magnet production to depend less on China.…