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6th Gen Toyota Rav4 expected later this year

KATHMANDU: Toyota is expected to unveil the all-new RAV4 later this year, with global sales expected to begin as a 2026 model. While the company has labeled it ‘all-new’, the upcoming RAV4 will be an upgraded version of the existing…
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Chinese startup Pony.ai reports first robotaxi fire

KATHMANDU: Self-driving startup Pony.ai has been forced to suspend its autonomous taxi services in Beijing after one of its robotaxis caught fire on May 13. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety of driverless vehicles. According to the…
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Toyota explores possibility of acquiring Neta: Reports

KATHMANDU: Toyota is exploring the possibility of acquiring troubled Chinese electric vehicle company Neta, as per media reports. Multiple automobile news portals carried the story on Monday, citing Kuai Technology. Although neither Toyota nor Neta has said anything about the…
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Toyota to build after-sales ecosystem to power for future growth

KATHMANDU: Toyota, the largest automaker in the world, has announced plans to build an after-sales ecosystem to power future growth. Approximately 150 million vehicles manufactured by the Japanese automaker are currently on the roads all over the world. With 10.15…
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Toyota unveils bz5 crossover with attractive pricing

SHANGHAI: Toyota has unveiled its latest electric offering, the bZ5 crossover SUV, at the Auto Shanghai. Pre-sale of the new model has already begun with an introductory price of $17,800. Manufactured by FAW Toyota, the vehicle represents the Japanese automaker’s push…