KATHMANDU: Changan Automobile and battery giant CATL have unveiled the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery-powered passenger vehicle, marking a major milestone in electric vehicle technology, according to Chinese media reports. The announcement was made during the “Changan SDA Intelligence Milestone…

KATHMANDU: Tesla has filed two new trademark applications in the United States for the long-awaited next-generation Tesla Roadster, signaling renewed progress towards production. The filings were submitted on February 3, 2026. One trademark features an updated Roadster wordmark, while the…

KATHMANDU: A 14-seater electric four-wheeler assembled in Nepal is set to begin road testing from Sunday (February 8). The vehicle has been developed by Sundar Auto Engineer Pvt. Ltd. According to company chairman Bhesh Thapa, this is the first four-wheeled…

KATHMANDU: Batas MAW Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. has expanded its Volvo Eicher network with the inauguration of a new 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility in Itahari. The new outlet is located at Titriban, Ramdhuni Municipality-4, Sunsari, along a key…

KATHMANDU: Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor is emerging as a mass-market competitor to BYD by focusing on affordable EVs instead of premium technology, according to media reports. The company targets budget-conscious buyers, particularly in smaller Chinese cities. This strategy has…