KATHMANDU: Toyota Motor plans to increase global hybrid vehicle production by around 30 percent by 2028, as demand shifts away from pure electric vehicles in several major markets. According to media reports, Toyota expects to produce 6.7 million hybrid vehicles…

KATHMANDU: The Toyota RAV4 continues to be one of the most popular SUVs in the world. In 2025, Toyota sold around 480,000 units in the US market alone. The SUV is available in petrol, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. Among…

KATHMANDU: Foton has brought its new hybrid pickup, the Tunland V9, to the Nepali market. The model is part of the Tunland series and is positioned as a full-size premium pickup. MAW Vriddhi, the authorized distributor of Foton in Nepal,…

KATHMANDU: Suzuki has officially started sales of its new compact SUV, the Victoris, in Nepal. The vehicle has been introduced by CG Motocorp, Suzuki’s authorized distributor, with a total of 32 variants, making it one of the most variant-rich single…

KATHMANDU: Global demand for hybrid cars is strong, especially in Europe, the US, Japan, China, Australia, and India. In China, plug-in hybrids and range-extended EVs are popular. In the US, Europe, and India, strong hybrid models sell well. In Nepal,…