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Hyundai workers launch first full strike in a decade amid pay dispute News

Hyundai workers launch first full strike in a decade amid pay dispute

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union has gone on a full-day strike for the first time in 10 years. The strike comes after the company and union failed to reach an agreement on wages and other demands, according to Reuters.…
Hero MotoCorp patents new dual-sport motorcycle News

Hero MotoCorp patents new dual-sport motorcycle

KATHMANDU : Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent in India for a new dual-sport adventure motorcycle in India. The patent images reveal a lightweight motorcycle designed to handle both paved roads and rough terrain. The new motorcycle features minimal…
You can now ride a Chinese EV in the US News

You can now ride a Chinese EV in the US

KATHMANDU : Waymo has opened its next-generation Ojai robotaxi to the public in three US cities; San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. The Ojai is based on an electric vehicle built by Zeekr, the premium EV brand owned by China’s…
Geely targets 500 Wh/kg solid-state battery for 1,000 KM EV range News

Geely targets 500 Wh/kg solid-state battery for 1,000 KM EV range

KATHMANDU : Geely is preparing a next-generation solid-state battery with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. The company plans to begin pilot deployment of the technology in vehicles in 2027. Geely says the battery could enable EVs to…
Global automakers borrow China playbook to crack Indian market News

Global automakers borrow China playbook to crack Indian market

KATHMANDU : Global automakers are increasingly partnering with Indian companies as they look for a more cost-effective way to expand in the country’s highly competitive car market, according to Nikkei Asia. Honda has partnered with Tata Technologies to develop a…