KATHMANDU: Global battery consumption for electric vehicles (EVs) saw a significant increase of 37.3% in the first half of 2025. According to data compiled by SNE, a South Korean market research company, total global EV battery usage reached 504.4 gigawatt-hours…

When buying an electric vehicle (EV), most people obsess over battery size, range and charging speed. These are important metrics, no doubt. But hidden behind these specs lies a silent player that deserves far more attention: the drag coefficient, or…

Two decades ago, a car in Nepal was more than just a vehicle — it was a statement. It reflected affluence, aspiration and achievement. For most families, owning a car was a once-in-a-lifetime event, carefully planned, emotionally driven and often…

KATHMANDU: Japanese automobile company Nissan has said that it would sell electric vehicles made in its China plant to South Asian, Middle Eastern and other emerging markets. The company will begin exporting from China starting 2026. The decision means Nissan’s…

KATHMANDU: A new study by JD Power shows touchscreen controls are now the biggest complaint among new car owners in the U.S. The 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study collected feedback from over 92,000 buyers and lessees. Most complaints came within…