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: The European Union is planning to introduce a new “Made in Europe” small electric car category to support regional automakers amid rising competition from affordable Chinese EVs. Under the proposal, small electric cars built in Europe and below a…

KATHMANDU: The European Union is preparing to soften its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars amid pressure from automakers and key member states, including Germany and Italy. According to global media reports, the European Commission may allow carmakers…

KATHMANDU: Blocked from the U.S. market, Chinese self-driving technology companies are expanding rapidly in Europe, Reuters reports. They are opening offices, signing data deals and testing autonomous vehicles, raising competition concerns among local firms. China is already the world’s biggest…

KATHMANDU: Tesla’s sales in Europe dropped by 43.5 % in 2025, marking a sharp decline for the once best-selling EV brand, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The Texas-based company’s sales in the EU have dropped significantly since…