KATHMANDU: China will introduce the world’s first mandatory energy consumption standard for electric vehicles from January 1, 2026. The new rule will apply to pure electric passenger cars and will have full legal force on all newly produced models. The…

KATHMANDU: Nepal has 14 border points for trade with China, but most open only for limited hours and mainly serve local residents of border districts. For regular commercial trade, Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani are the two key checkpoints. Although Korala border…

KATHMANDU: China has started anti-dumping investigations on some products imported from the European Union, increasing trade tensions after the EU imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, according to Reuters. The move comes after the EU imposed higher…

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…