KATHMANDU: Hyundai’s all-electric flagship SUV, the IONIQ 9, has been named ‘Germany’s Premium Car of the Year 2026’, just three months after its market debut. The recognition marks another milestone in Hyundai’s growing presence in the global premium EV segment.…

KATHMANDU: China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over India’s subsidy programs for electric vehicles and batteries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. According to the ministry, India’s measures allegedly violate WTO obligations,…

KATHMANDU: Volkswagen (VW) will start using Xpeng’s autonomous driving system, XNGP, in its electric vehicles for the Chinese market from 2026. The first model to feature it will be a mid-size SUV jointly developed with Xpeng. VW had originally assigned…

KATHMANDU: Hyundai has announced that production of its new Elexio EO electric SUV will begin in China on October 16, the same day pre-sales start. The model is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) and is the Beijing-Hyundai…

KATHMANDU: The newly launched Geely EX5 has received an overwhelming response from Nepali customers, with strong demand seen within two months of its debut. LRR Motors, the authorized importer of Geely vehicles in Nepal, said the interest in the EX5…