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Toyota launches RHD bZ3X electric compact SUV

KATHMANDU: Toyota has introduced the right-hand drive (RHD) bZ3X electric SUV in Hong Kong and Macau. This is the model’s first launch in these regions, where vehicles drive on the left side of the road. In Macau, the bZ3X is…
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China’s EV makers redefine the global auto market

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…
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Which Atto 1 trim offers better value: Premium or Dynamic?

KATHMANDU: It is common for automakers to introduce two or three variants of each model to cater to the diverse preferences and budgets of customers. Since each variant comes with different features, their prices also vary. While electric vehicles (EVs)…
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BYD starts price war in Japan

KATHMANDU: BYD has started a price war in Japan, cutting prices sharply to draw local buyers. The company has been in the market for more than two years and is still working to earn customer trust. So far, BYD has…
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EV prices set to fall as sodium-ion batteries near mass production

KATHMANDU: The price of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to see a sharp decline within the next two to three years as costly lithium-ion batteries are set to be replaced by sodium-ion batteries. Experts, speaking at the ‘Sodium-Ion Battery Industry…