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Hyundai readies Elexio SUV for Chinese market

KATHMANDU: Hyundai has unveiled a new electric model named ‘Elexio’, targeting Chinese market. Bejing Hyundai Motor Company Ltd, Hyundai’s joint venture with Beijing Automotive Group Ltd (BAIC), produced the Elexio using its first dedicated pure electric platform. Beijing Hyundai is…
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Three premium electric SUVs that offer value and style

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s automobile market now offers over 50 electric vehicle (EV) models priced from Rs 1.5 million to as high as Rs 40 million. Luxury EVs from brands like Porsche, BMW, Audi and Tesla stand out at the higher end.…
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Can MG S5 Challenge BYD Atto 3’s Reign in Nepal?

KATHMANDU: The intense competition once seen among petrol cars is now seen in the EV segment. MG’s S5 Luxury long-range variant is giving stiff competition to BYD’s Atto 3 Advanced, which has dominated this segment for the past two years.…
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Policy instability harming auto industry

By Anjan Shrestha The automobile sector in Nepal is fraught with challenges. These challenges are often shaped by shifting government policies. New sets of challenges emerge with every change in government policies. Laws and policies formulated by the Ministry of…
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Can Indian EVs compete with China’s tech and scale?

KATHMANDU: With Chinese electric vehicles rapidly gaining dominance in Nepal, representatives from the Automobile Association of India visited Nepal during the NADA Auto Show 2024. Their visit was not just limited to the Auto Show; they held important discussions with…