KATHMANDU: Zeekr is preparing for the European launch of its high-performance electric wagon 007 GT. The premium EV brand under China’s Geely Group, which also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, Zeekr is positioned to rival luxury carmakers like BMW and…

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Geely has showcased the world’s first pickup truck equipped with the Thor EM Hybrid System at the Auto Shanghai 2025 exhibition in China. The company has claimed that the pickup, which features a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, excels…

KATHMANDU: Customs duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal are calculated based on motor power-just like engine displacement (cc) for petrol and diesel vehicles. To keep prices low, EV importers often opt for smaller motors, typically around 99 kW, to…

KATHMANDU: CG Motors has officially launched the all-wheel drive variant of Riddara RD-6 electric pickup truck in the Nepali market. Riddara is a sub-brand under the Chinese automobile behemoth Geely. The company unveiled the vehicle’s pricing and launched its test…

KATHMANDU: Proton officially entered Nepali electric vehicle market with the launch of its first EV, the e.MAS 7, at a special event on March 24, 2025. Originally built in China as the Geely Galaxy E5 crossover SUV, the vehicle is…