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NADA Auto Show 2026 All 53 Brands Prices Performance and Best Buys

HighlightsNADA Auto Show 2026 runs from August 25 to 30 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, with NADA reporting 53 vehicle-brand entries across passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and two-wheelers. The passenger-vehicle field is led by new EVs and includes Deepal, BYD, Geely, Nammi, Tata, Suzuki, Riddara, Avatr,...

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MAW and Alpha Automotive Donate Rs 21.1 Million for Bhote Koshi Flood Relief

HighlightsMAW Group has contributed Rs 11.1 million to relief efforts for victims of the Bhote Koshi floods.Alpha Automotive, Royal Enfield's official distributor in Nepal, has contributed Rs 10 million.The two companies together have donated Rs 21.1 million.The contributions were deposited into the Prime Minister's Natural...

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Relief Traffic Piles Up on Tokha Chhahare Road as Coordination Urged

HighlightsTokha Chhahare Trishuli road is facing heavy traffic pressure as privately organized flood relief trips increase.Many people are traveling from Kathmandu in small private vehicles carrying limited quantities of relief supplies.The congestion is making it harder for ambulances carrying emergency patients to move freely.Government rescue...

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Rasuwa Reconnects to Road Network Through Alternative Route After Flood

HighlightsRasuwa has been reconnected to Nepal's road network through an alternative route after flooding severed the main road link.The temporary route runs through Kathmandu-Tokha-Chhahare-Gadkharpul-Aapre-Narja-Lachyang-Sarmathali-Patikharka, eventually reaching Bogatitaar-Kalikasthan-Dhunche.The route has been repaired and opened for small four-wheeled vehicles, although its narrow and unpaved sections make travel...

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BYD and Cimex Commit Rs 7 Crore for Nepal Flood Victims

HighlightsBYD and Cimex will provide Rs 70 million for flood relief in Nepal.The money will be deposited into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.The support is intended to assist with rescue, medical treatment, immediate relief, rehabilitation and infrastructure reconstruction.The announcement follows severe flooding affecting areas...

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Mega Motors Donates Rs. 10 Lakh for Rasuwa Flood Relief

HighlightsMega Motors Pvt. Ltd. has contributed Rs. 10 lakh to flood relief efforts.The assistance is for communities affected by flooding in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district.The money has been deposited into the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.The announcement was published on 11 Bhadra 2083.Mega...

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Bailey Bridge Installation Begins at Betravati After Bhotekoshi Floods

HighlightsSeven Bailey bridges are being prepared for installation at flood-damaged locations in Nepal.The first installation is planned at Betravati, a key step toward reconnecting Rasuwa with the road network.The bridges available for immediate installation can span up to 50 metres.The Bhotekoshi River flood has fully...

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More Than 700 EVs Lost as Bhotekoshi Flood Hits Nepal Auto Trade

HighlightsMore than 800 EVs and containers were swept away by a sudden flood in the Rasuwagadhi area on Wednesday morning.The flooding in the Bhotekoshi River affected the Rasuwagadhi customs area and surrounding locations.Automobile businesses estimate that more than 700 electric cars were swept away, although...

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Yatri P2 Pre Booking Opens With 157km Range

HighlightsYatri P2 pre booking is now open at NADA Auto Show 2026.The Nepal developed and produced electric scooter uses a 10kW motor.Buyers will have three battery choices, 3kWh, 3.7kWh and 5.2kWh.The largest battery is claimed to deliver 157km on a single charge.A 3.3kW DC fast...

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KTM Public Transport App Brings Live Bus Tracking to Kathmandu

HighlightsKTM Public Transport mobile application has been launched for public transport users in Kathmandu Valley.The platform provides location information for about 1,200 GPS-equipped public vehicles.The app was launched on Wednesday during the third meeting of the Federal Capital Urban Area Public Transport Council.Sunita Dangol, acting...

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NADA Auto Show 2026 Preparations Complete With 200 Plus Stalls

HighlightsNADA Auto Show 2026 will run from August 25 to August 30 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.The 18th edition will feature more than 200 stalls across vehicles, components, finance, insurance and related services.The show will include 23 passenger car brands, 17 light commercial vehicle brands and 13...

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NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 Ends With 180000 Visitors and 53 New Products

HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 has concluded in Kathmandu after drawing more than 180,000 visitors.The six day exhibition opened on August 11, 2026, and concluded on August 16.More than 55 brands took part in the second edition of the mobility expo.A total of 53 new...

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Who Should Pay for Nepal’s EV Battery Recycling

HighlightsNepal’s EV battery management is becoming an urgent policy issue as electric vehicle adoption expands.Three industry perspectives point to different responsibilities for importers, consumers, government and specialist recyclers.One proposal calls for EV importers to make mandatory investments in battery management based on sales volume.Another argues...

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Nepal Rastra Bank Says Auto Loan Credit Bubble Risk Remains Low

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank director Satyendra Subedi says the risk of an auto-loan credit bubble does not currently appear high.Hire-purchase lending stands at Rs 1.42 trillion out of total credit of Rs 60 trillion.Hire-purchase lending has grown 10 percent compared with the previous year.The current loan-to-value...

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CFMOTO and ZEEHO unveil NAIIMA Expo 2026 offer

HighlightsCFMOTO motorcycles and ZEEHO electric scooters are covered by the NAIIMA Special Offer.Buyers receive a Rs 20,000 transferable cash discount coupon on any CFMOTO or ZEEHO model.The coupon can be used by the buyer or transferred to family members, friends or another person of their...

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NAIMA Expo Opens With 29,000 Visitors and 48 New Model Launches

Highlights29,000-plus visitors attended on the opening day.48 new vehicle models were launched by participating brands.The expo is scheduled for August 11 to August 16, 2026.New electric cars, e-scooters and electric commercial vehicles are among the main attractions.Brands entering Nepal for the first time are also...

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Flying From Manhattan to JFK in 10 Minutes Could Soon Become Possible

HighlightsJoby Aviation says its electric air taxi could eventually cut a Midtown Manhattan to JFK journey to less than 10 minutes.The company is preparing for federally sanctioned pilot projects across New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.Joby's eVTOL aircraft uses six electric rotors, carries four...

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China Tightens Rules for Level 3 and Level 4 Self Driving Vehicles

HighlightsChina has introduced its first unified national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems.The mandatory standard, GB 44721-2026, takes effect on 1 July 2027.It applies to M and N category passenger and commercial four-wheel vehicles, excluding automated parking systems.Level 3 vehicles...

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Nepal's Biggest Auto Season Begins as Over 12 New Models Arrive

HighlightsMore than a dozen new passenger vehicles are entering Nepal ahead of the country's two major auto exhibitions.NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 begins on Tuesday, Shrawan 26, with several global models making their Nepal debut.NADA Auto Show 2026 will follow less than two weeks later with...

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Why Use Nagdhunga Tunnel Service? What Drivers Need To Know Before Using It

HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, begins operation from Last Monday.Emergency vehicles only will use the tunnel during the initial phase before wider public access.The 2,688-metre tunnel was completed at a cost of around Rs 21 billion after 81 months of construction.Maximum speed inside the...

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Toyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept Debuts With E100 Bioethanol Power at Indonesia Motor Show 2026

HighlightsToyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept has been unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show 2026 with a focus on alternative fuel technology.The concept SUV is designed to run on 100 percent bioethanol, E100, using a modified 2.7-litre petrol engine.The flex fuel powertrain produces 161 brake horsepower and...

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EV Owners Report Higher Satisfaction Than ICE Drivers in 2026 JD Power Study

HighlightsJD Power surveyed 78,514 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles.Electric vehicles achieved an average satisfaction score of 910 out of 1,000.Internal combustion engine vehicles, including petrol, diesel and hybrid models, scored 850 points.EVs led across nearly every major ownership satisfaction category.Powertrain satisfaction was 109 points higher...

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Tata Punch EV Earns Five Star Bharat NCAP Rating Before It Arrives In Nepal

HighlightsTata Punch EV has secured a five star Bharat NCAP safety rating.The facelift model achieved 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection.It scored 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard.The...

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DOT Nepal Clears Driving License Printing Backlog, Renewal Notice Issued for Expiring Cards

HighlightsNepal Department of Transport Management says all previously pending driving licence cards have now been printed.2,747,253 licence cards had been dispatched to the respective transport offices by 7 Shrawan through the postal system.Licences with less than one year of validity remaining have not been printed.Drivers...

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NRB Signals Easier EV Bus Loans to Accelerate Nepal's Public Transport

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...

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