KATHMANDU: India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed mandatory cybersecurity and software update management rules for software-defined and highly automated vehicles. The move marks the country’s first regulatory framework to address cyber risks in connected vehicles, according to…

KATHMANDU: The global auto industry enters 2026 facing slower EV growth, rising software integration and renewed focus on hybrids. After a volatile 2025 marked by affordability concerns and regulatory shifts, automakers are adjusting strategies for a more measured transition. Here…