HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...
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HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasangh has urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 40 per litre.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has revised the airfare fuel surcharge effective Wednesday (Asar 17).Domestic airfares have become cheaper after the reduction in the fuel surcharge.The biggest fare reduction reaches...
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HighlightsinDrive has launched a Safe Driving Online Course for driver partners in Nepal.The mobile friendly training takes around 20 minutes to complete.The company aims to reach more than 100,000 drivers across Nepal.Drivers must score 80 percent or higher to earn a completion certificate.The course covers...
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HighlightsLumbini Province has continued its annual tax discount for electric vehicles through the Economic Bill 2083.Rental EVs receive a 50 percent reduction in annual vehicle tax.Private EVs continue to receive a 20 percent tax discount.The policy contrasts with tighter EV taxation adopted in some other...
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HighlightsNepal Supreme Court ruled in favor of public freight truck operators.The court struck down the dual route permit enforcement applied by the Federal Government and the Bagmati Province Government.The verdict was delivered on Asar 15 by a joint bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and...
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HighlightsMaruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift will debut on July 23.First major update since the second generation arrived in 2022.1.0 litre turbo petrol engine is expected to join the lineup.The existing 1.5 litre K15C Smart Hybrid engine is likely to continue, including the CNG option.No ADAS is...
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HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...
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HighlightsBagmati Province has expanded its digital transport services.Blue Book renewal can now be completed through an online system.Nagarik App integration allows motorists to display digital vehicle documents.Electronic Driving License services have also been expanded.The move is part of the province's broader paperless transport strategy.Vehicle tax...
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Highlights973 liters of petrol reported stolen from a Nepal Oil Corporation fuel tankerIncident highlights ongoing concerns around fuel supply chain securityCase tied to operational lapses during fuel transportation logisticsRaises questions for monitoring systems and tanker accountabilityPotential financial and reputational impact on fuel distribution networksAuthorities expected...
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HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...
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HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley transport master plan proposes 9 major bus terminals.Koteshwor-Lokanthali identified as the priority location for a new intercity bus terminal.Modern bus stops proposed every 400 to 600 metres across the Valley.Dedicated bus lanes recommended on major corridors.Plan calls for replacing small, aging public vehicles...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has instructed officers not to shake hands while on duty.The directive was circulated to subordinate traffic units on Tuesday.Officers must greet drivers and service seekers with Namaskar instead.The move follows public complaints and social media criticism.Authorities say handshakes have been...
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HighlightsXPeng MONA L03 officially revealed ahead of its July debut in China.Second model in the MONA family following the highly successful MONA M03.Available with both BEV and EREV powertrains.BEV version produces 245 hp (183 kW).Two battery options, 56 kWh and 69 kWh.Claimed CLTC driving range...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley public transport network could be reorganized into three route categories.The proposal comes under the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP).Existing 200 public transport routes would be revised, merged or replaced.Primary corridors would use 12 to 18-meter buses and dedicated bus lanes.Medium-capacity routes would...
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Highlights10 individuals were arrested in connection with passenger harassment allegations.The incident involved public transport passengers and raised safety concerns.Authorities launched an operation after complaints from travelers.Passenger security has become a growing focus for transport agencies.The case has renewed debate around monitoring systems in public vehicles.Police...
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HighlightsYadea Keeness officially launched in Nepal by Kuzu NepalPriced at Rs 660,000Powered by an 11 kW peak-output electric motorProduces 280 Nm torque and reaches 100 km/hClaimed range of up to 150 km on a full chargeFeatures dual 72V 32Ah lithium-ion batteriesDebuted during the NAIMA Nepal...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management (DoTM) had ordered a halt on new public vehicle registrations nationwide.The suspension applied to both conventional and electric public vehicles.Authorities cited rising congestion, air pollution and poor transport management as key reasons.The decision triggered criticism from transport operators and provincial governments.Bagmati...
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HighlightsRange Rover Evoque L records a reported 54 percent price drop in its local marketPrice revision signals a sudden shift in luxury SUV positioning and demand dynamicsLand Rover branding remains central to its premium appeal despite pricing pressureLuxury SUV segment faces renewed competition and recalibrationMarket...
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HighlightsRasuwa Customs Office found negligent in handling electric vehicle imports.A monitoring team formed by the Ministry of Finance uncovered procedural lapses.Some EVs were reportedly cleared based solely on documents before physically arriving at customs.13 officials, including the then office chief, face suspension and departmental action.Several...
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HighlightsDozer App has been introduced as a digital platform focused on monsoon-related challenges in Nepal.The service aims to improve access to heavy equipment support during road disruptions and emergency situations.Nepal’s monsoon season regularly brings landslides, flooding and road blockages.The platform is designed to connect users...
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HighlightsNADA Automobiles Association of Nepal and traffic authorities have agreed to work together on road safety initiatives.The collaboration focuses on strengthening awareness, safer driving practices and public engagement.Road safety remains a major concern as vehicle ownership continues to grow across Nepal.The agreement reinforces NADA’s long-standing...
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HighlightsElectric buses are expected to receive concessions on route permit charges.The move is aimed at encouraging wider adoption of electric public transport.Authorities are looking for ways to make EV bus operations more financially attractive.The proposal arrives as Nepal continues its transition toward cleaner mobility.Route permit...
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