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Hyundai to launch new compact electric SUV
KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor India is preparing to launch a new compact electric SUV by the end of 2026. The company confirmed the timeline during its 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul. Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO Tarun Garg…
Three Chinese hatchbacks achieve five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
KATHMANDU: Three Chinese hatchbacks have received five-star safety ratings in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. The models are the GAC Aion UT, Leapmotor B05 and Geely E2. Euro NCAP published its latest 2026 crash-test results on September 3. All…
India to permit retrofit emission devices for aging truck and bus fleets
KATHMANDU: The Indian government is preparing to allow older trucks and buses to use retrofit emission-control devices (RECDs) to reduce air pollution from diesel vehicles. The devices, developed by IIT Delhi, can reportedly reduce particulate matter emissions by up to…
Wuling technology behind several MG models
KATHMANDU: Several MG vehicles sold in international markets are based on platforms and technologies developed by Wuling, another major brand under China’s SAIC Motor group. According to the company, Wuling has been developing compact vehicles and electric cars for several…
Leapmotor B10 bookings to unlock faster deliveries as imports pivot to Korala route
KATHMANDU: Leapmotor B10 SUVs have started entering Nepal through the Korala border point as the company looks to maintain deliveries amid the closure of the Rasuwagadhi border. Shangrila Motors, the official distributor of Leapmotor in Nepal, has shifted B10 imports…