KATHMANDU: China strengthened its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market in 2025, with local brands taking nearly two-thirds of the passenger-car market and pushing many foreign automakers into survival mode, writes The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 13 million electric…

KATHMANDU: Nearly 50 percent of cars sold in South Africa in 2025 have an Indian connection, according to a report by market intelligence firm Lightstone. These include vehicles from Indian brands such as Tata and Mahindra, as well as global…

KATHMANDU: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that China has caught up with or even surpassed South Korea in technology and capital in several sectors. He made the statement in an interview with China Media Group ahead of his…

KATHMANDU: China has introduced a new multi-department policy calling on automakers to increase the use of recycled materials in vehicle production. The automotive sector has been identified as a key focus area under the new action plan, according to media…

KATHMANDU: The global auto industry is changing fast. Electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and key metals are now shaping the future of mobility. Among these metals, copper and silver have become especially important. Their growing demand is also linking the auto…