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Electric trucks reach 50% of China’s heavy truck sales, diesel demand drops
KATHMANDU: Electric trucks accounted for more than half of China’s heavy truck sales in September 2026, marking a major shift in the country’s commercial vehicle market. The rapid adoption of battery-powered trucks is also contributing to a decline in diesel…
Suzuki overtakes Honda as Japan’s second-largest automaker
KATHMANDU: Suzuki Motor Corporation has overtaken Honda Motor Co. to become Japan’s second-largest automaker by global sales. Strong demand in India has helped Suzuki move up the rankings during the April-September 2026 period. According to industry data cited by Japan…
Bhat-Bhateni buys 14 Foton electric pickups
KATHMANDU: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket has purchased 14 units of the Foton TM1 electric pickup trucks for its commercial operations. MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicles, the authorized distributor of Foton vehicles in Nepal, handed over all 14 pickups to the supermarket in a…
Norton unveils new 450cc motorcycle under TVS ownership
KATHMANDU: Norton Motorcycles has unveiled a new 450cc single-cylinder motorcycle ahead of its public debut at the EICMA show on November 3, 2026. The new model marks the British brand’s entry into a smaller-capacity motorcycle segment under TVS Motor Company…
Harley-Davidson X350T launched in India with downsized 350cc engine
KATHMANDU: Harley-Davidson is preparing to launch the X350T in India, a smaller-engined version of the X440T. The motorcycle has been spotted without camouflage, and a launch is expected in the coming weeks. The move follows India’s GST 2.0 changes, which…