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SUV boom squeezes hatchbacks out of market

KATHMANDU: The hatchback segment, once one of the most popular car categories in Nepal, has continued to lose market share since the beginning of 2026. Sales of both electric and petrol-powered small cars have declined in the passenger vehicle market.…
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Hyundai doubles down on SUVs with two new models coming in 2027

KATHMANDU: Hyundai Motor India has announced plans to launch two new SUVs in the Indian market in FY2027 as the company aims to strengthen its position in high-volume segments. The upcoming models are expected to include the Hyundai Inster EV…
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Nepal’s SUV love affair keeps getting stronger

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s car market has a clear favorite these days; the SUV. And the numbers tell a compelling story. In 2024, out of 13,782 cars sold across the country, 8,223 were SUVs. That works out to nearly 60 percent of…
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The next-generation Toyota Fortuner caught in the wild

KATHMANDU: The next-generation Toyota Fortuner has been spotted testing for the first time. The SUV was seen undergoing road tests in Thailand, according to local media reports. Toyota is preparing to introduce the new Fortuner globally by the end of…