KATHMANDU: China has made electric vehicle battery safety standards mandatory for the first time. The new rule requires EV batteries to meet strict “no fire, no explosion” safety criteria under newly finalized national regulations. The update was announced by the…

KATHMANDU: Samsung Electronics has announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire the autonomous driving technology unit of Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen, marking a major expansion of its automotive electronics business. The acquisition, valued at 1.5 billion euros, will be integrated into…

KATHMANDU: SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Omoda, Jaecoo and iCAUR vehicles in Nepal, has appointed Nepal national cricket team captain Rohit Paudel as its new brand ambassador. The announcement was made during a special event in Kathmandu,…

KATHMANDU: China will introduce the world’s first mandatory energy consumption standard for electric vehicles from January 1, 2026. The new rule will apply to pure electric passenger cars and will have full legal force on all newly produced models. The…

KATHMANDU: The new-generation Renault Duster and its sibling, the Nissan Tekton, have been spotted testing together on Indian roads. Both SUVs were seen testing alongside the Hyundai Creta, hinting at their direct segment positioning. Renault is set to launch the…