KATHMANDU: China has introduced a new national standard for vehicle steering systems that removes the requirement for a mechanical steering linkage, clearing the way for full steer-by-wire technology. The regulation will take effect on July 1, 2026. The standard was…

KATHMANDU: Volkswagen has opened its first full-process R&D and testing center outside Germany in Hefei, China. The new facility spans about 100,000 square meters and includes more than a hundred advanced laboratories. It brings software development, hardware testing, and vehicle…

KATHMANDU: Chinese electric vehicle makers are strengthening their presence in India’s fast-growing EV market, increasing competitive pressure on local manufacturers. Brands backed by Chinese companies, including BYD, MG, and Volvo, now account for nearly one-third of India’s electric passenger vehicle…

KATHMANDU: The U.S. and China have agreed to resume shipments of key auto chips from Dutch company Nexperia, ending weeks of disruption in global car production, according to global media reports. The deal was reached during talks between U.S. President…

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…