KATHMANDU: Kia has released a teaser confirming that it will introduce a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a hybrid SUV in the Indian market. While the company has not officially revealed the models, they are expected to be the…

KATHMANDU: Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, is preparing for a major push in the pure electric vehicle market after years of focusing on hybrid technology. The Japanese automaker has been successful with hybrid vehicles, but its battery electric…

KATHMANDU: With the government imposing a 227 percent total tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs. 5 million (CIF value), petrol and hybrid cars are now emerging as more attractive options for buyers in the premium segment. Petrol cars…

KATHMANDU: Toyota has achieved a major milestone in India’s electrified vehicle market. The company has sold over 300,000 hybrid vehicles in the country, reflecting growing demand for self-charging hybrid technology. Toyota currently offers hybrid powertrains in models such as the…

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…