KATHMANDU: BYD is set to launch its new Sealion 08 flagship SUV in China on September 2. The mid-to-large SUV will be offered in both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) versions. It will be positioned as the flagship…

KATHMANDU: Mahindra is preparing to update the Thar 3-door SUV in India. The facelifted model has been spotted testing again, revealing new exterior details. The latest test mule features a redesigned front grille. It gets a five-slot design flanked by…

KATHMANDU: Honda Motor and Nissan Motor have agreed to collaborate on software-defined vehicles (SDVs), marking a new step in their cooperation. The two Japanese automakers plan to jointly develop a vehicle operating system and onboard computer. The technology could be…

KATHMANDU: China has stepped up efforts to reopen the road connecting the Kerung border point after devastating floods damaged a major highway in the Tibet region. A large number of rescue teams, engineers and heavy equipment have been deployed to…

KATHMANDU: Hero MotoCorp is set to invest around US$184 million in electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy, according to ET. The investment will increase Hero MotoCorp’s stake in Ather from 29.88% to around 32.8%. Hero is already Ather’s largest shareholder. The…