KATHMANDU: An Avatr 06 electric sedan made by Changan, Huawei and CATL caught fire in Fujian Province, China, on October 5, according to CarNewsChina. The fire spread quickly and set seven nearby cars on fire, including an Audi, a BMW,…

KATHMANDU: China has become a dominant force in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in just a few years. Five years ago, fewer than one million EVs were sold there and Chinese brands were rarely seen overseas. By 2024, they were…

KATHMANDU: The Chinese government is preparing to restrict the export of low-quality electric vehicles (EVs) following concerns that such exports were tarnishing the reputation of established brands. According to a new policy being introduced by the Chinese government, EV sellers…

KATHMANDU: China has released a draft regulation on vehicle door handle safety for public comment. The draft is prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). It sets new requirements that could reshape how carmakers design door handles.…

KATHMANDU: Tesla has introduced the Model 3 Long Range in China. It is the longest-range car in the company’s current lineup. Earlier, it was known as the Model 3+. This isn’t a special version of the Model 3 built from…