KATHMANDU: The global auto industry enters 2026 facing slower EV growth, rising software integration and renewed focus on hybrids. After a volatile 2025 marked by affordability concerns and regulatory shifts, automakers are adjusting strategies for a more measured transition. Here…

KATHMANDU: The fast growth of AI data centers is creating a new challenge for car makers. Experts say it could disrupt the global supply of chips used in vehicles. UBS analysts said the demand from data centers has caused a…

KATHMANDU: China has excluded electric vehicles from its latest five-year development plan for 2026–2030, the first time in over a decade. The move comes as the country’s EV industry faces oversupply and intense competition. New energy vehicles, including EVs, plug-in…

KATHMANDU: Chinese President Xi Jinping has raised concerns over the country’s concentrated push into EVs, AI and computing power. Speaking at a recent urban development meeting in Beijing, Xi questioned whether all provinces should continue investing heavily in these sectors,…

KATHMANDU: People caught driving under the influence of alcohol can now take mandatory awareness classes from the comfort of their homes. Since many felt embarrassed attending these sessions at the traffic police office, officials decided to launch a more private,…