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…

KATHMANDU: Ferrari is preparing to launch its first fully electric car in 2026. The new model, reportedly codenamed Elettrica, will deliver over 1,000 hp from four electric motors, one on each wheel. The rear motors alone produce 843hp, helping the…

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China are becoming more expensive for Nepali importers as the Chinese yuan continues to strengthen against the Nepali rupee. Although Chinese automakers have not raised EV prices and remain engaged in an ongoing price…