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Volvo to launch ES90 sedan and EX90 SUV in India

KATHMANDU: Volvo India has confirmed that it will launch two new flagship electric vehicles in the Indian market in the coming months. The models are expected to be the ES90 electric sedan and the EX90 electric SUV. Speaking about the…
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Yamaha XSR 155 arrives in Nepal, prices announced ahead of launch

KATHMANDU: MAW Rides, the official distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has brought the Yamaha XSR 155 to the domestic market. The neo-retro motorcycle is expected to be launched officially in the coming weeks. The company has imported four variants…
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EVs, hybrids turn into power banks for flood-hit communities in China

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models equipped with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology are helping residents cope with widespread power outages caused by severe flooding in China’s Guangxi region, according to CarNewsChina. The flooding, triggered by historic rainfall following Typhoon Mesaak,…
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Police nab 60 for harassing passengers in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has intensified its crackdown against individuals accused of harassing passengers in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley. On Thursday, a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, detained 60 people from the Kalanki and New…
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US recalls 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs, owners told to park outdoors

KATHMANDU: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged owners of nearly 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs to park their vehicles outdoors due to a potential fire risk until recall repairs are completed, according to Reuters. The recall covers…