KATHMANDU: China will no longer allow half-steering wheels, also known as yoke-style steering, in new vehicle models starting January 1, 2027. According to Chines media reports, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has published a draft of the…

KATHMANDU: China’s clean energy sector accounted for more than 90 percent of the country’s investment growth last year, according to a new analysis. The report shows that industries linked to electric vehicles, batteries, solar, wind power, and related technologies contributed…

KATHMANDU: China took a record 35.6 percent share of the global automotive market in 2025, its highest level so far, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Global vehicle sales reached 96.47 million units, up 5 percent…

KATHMANDU: China has officially banned electronically operated and concealed door handles on electric vehicles, citing safety concerns during crashes and power failures. The regulation will apply to all EVs sold in China from January 1, 2027. Under the new rules,…

KATHMANDU: Europe is at least two decades behind China in electric vehicle battery technology, according to German automotive expert Professor Ferdinand Dudenhoffer, who often referred to as the “Auto Pope” by German media. He shared the assessment in an interview…