HighlightsXiaomi YU7 launched in China as the brand’s first SUVBase model priced at 253,500 yuan, below Tesla Model YThree trims introduced, YU7 Standard, Pro and MaxTop claimed CLTC driving range reaches 835 kmXiaomi recorded 200,000 orders in three minutesLei Jun openly positioned YU7 against Tesla’s...
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HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will take place from August 6 to 10 at Bhrikuti MandapOrganizer opened stall booking from May 5 to May 12, 2025Event management and coordination handled by Media Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd.More than 50 automotive brands are expected to participateSeparate halls...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has called for applications related to ethanol blending in fuel suppliesThe move signals a fresh push toward alternative and cleaner fuel integration in NepalEthanol-mixed petrol could gradually enter the domestic fuel ecosystem if approvals move aheadThe development arrives as regional markets continue...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel operation staffing process has officially started150 personnel proposed for round-the-clock tunnel management10 joint venture companies initially applied through global tender7 companies passed technical evaluation stageMain tunnel length stands at 2.7 kilometresEmergency tunnel stretches 2.6 kilometresSecurity unit will deploy 64 staff, largest workforce inside...
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HighlightsHonda ZR-V e:HEV teased ahead of May 22 debutExpected to arrive as a CBU importHybrid setup likely uses a 2.0-litre e:HEV powertrainPositioned above the Honda Elevate in the lineupTeaser confirms L-shaped LED DRLs and roof railsWill rival Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan R-LineHonda expected to...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has issued an 11-point directive to official petroleum sellers across the country.Fuel stations have been given a seven-day deadline to comply with the new operational and safety requirements.The corporation has warned dealers of action under the Petroleum Seller Regulation 2075, including amendments.Key...
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HighlightsMaruti Suzuki has been spotted testing a new electric MPV internally linked to the YMC codenameThe upcoming EV appears to borrow several design cues from the e VitaraSpy images reveal a large MPV body style with a familiar Maruti silhouette18-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific styling...
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Highlights2026 Bao 5 Flash Charging Edition launched at 305,800 yuan2026 Bao 8 Flash Charging Edition launched at 419,800 yuanBoth SUVs receive second-generation Blade Battery technologyDiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control debuts on these modelsBao 5 delivers up to 1,310 km combined CLTC rangeBao 8 claims...
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HighlightsChandika Prasad Bhatta resigned as Executive Director of Nepal Oil CorporationResignation submitted to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on WednesdayThe government is moving to revoke earlier political appointments through a new ordinanceBhatta was appointed by the Cabinet on February 18, 2024He had previously...
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HighlightsKerung-Kathmandu railway study has entered its second phaseKathmandu-Raxaul railway final location survey is being finalizedThe proposed Raxaul route will span 140.79 kmThe railway is expected to include 32 tunnels and 124 major bridgesConstruction cost estimate for Raxaul-Kathmandu railway stands at around Rs 400 billion, excluding...
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HighlightsNepal Government has indicated plans to tighten vehicle speed regulation.The move comes amid growing concern around road accidents and highway safety.Authorities are expected to focus on stricter enforcement and monitoring.Commercial vehicles are likely to remain under primary scrutiny.The announcement could affect transport operators, logistics companies,...
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HighlightsKathmandu is once again preparing to move ahead with a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve public transportation.The proposed system is focused on the Ring Road corridor, one of the valley’s busiest traffic stretches.The announcement comes as authorities continue experimenting with dedicated rapid bus services...
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HighlightsMahindra has revealed a new All-Terrain Vehicle based on the Thar RoxxThe rugged ATV has been developed for defence and security forcesAnand Mahindra shared the first official images onlineThe vehicle gets a gun mount, roll cage, front winch and underbody protectionReports indicate the ATV uses...
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HighlightsRenault Bridger to receive a new 1.2-litre hybrid engineHybrid setup expected to use a 3-cylinder Miller cycle petrol enginePowertrain being developed with Horse PowertrainFuel efficiency target reportedly close to 30kplBridger will sit in the highly competitive compact SUV segmentLaunch timeline expected by end of 2027Platform...
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HighlightsSuzuki Swift Hydrogen showcased at the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026Uses a 1.4-litre four-cylinder hydrogen combustion engineTechnology developed jointly with Austrian engineering firm AVLNot a fuel-cell EV, hydrogen is burned directly inside the engineEngine reportedly produces 100 kW and 220 NmDemonstrates hydrogen tech in an affordable...
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HighlightsGovernment of Nepal launches crackdown on misuse of official vehicles622 vehicles recalled from unauthorized usersDirective targets improper allocation and personal usageMove aims to enforce accountability across ministries and agenciesMonitoring and compliance mechanisms strengthenedSignals broader administrative reform pushFocus on reducing operational misuse and improving governance622 Vehicles...
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HighlightsTourist Vehicle Online System officially introduced in NepalDigital platform aims to streamline tourist vehicle operations and permitsDepartment of Transport Management involved in rolloutOnline service replaces manual processes for efficiencyTourism sector expected to benefit from faster approvalsOperators can access services remotely without physical visitsPolicy shift aligns...
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HighlightsSupreme Court orders removal of citizenship number from driving license resultsDecision targets Department of Transport Management practicesFocus on privacy protection of applicantsApplies to all future license publication formatsConcerns raised over data exposure risksMarks a shift in digital governance standards in NepalExpected to impact transport offices...
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HighlightsNagdhunga Tunnel operations targeted from second week of ShrawanFinal preparations underway including testing and system readinessProject connects Kathmandu Valley with NaubiseDeveloped as Nepal’s first road tunnel of this scaleExpected to ease traffic congestion and travel timeAuthorities focusing on safety systems and operational protocolsMarks a major...
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HighlightsCFMoto introduces a special limited-time offer in NepalOffer applies across selected motorcycle modelsInitiative aimed at boosting customer accessibility and sales momentumBacked by official importer Rishi Trade CenterAvailable through authorized dealership network across NepalComes amid growing competition in premium motorcycle segmentStrategic push ahead of peak buying...
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HighlightsYatri P2 spotted undergoing real-world road testingMarks a key development stage for Yatri MotorcyclesTesting indicates progress toward eventual production readinessFocus remains on performance validation and reliabilityRepresents Nepal’s growing ambition in electric mobilityBuilds on momentum from earlier Yatri P1Signals increasing maturity of local EV engineeringFrom Prototype...
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Highlights2026 Beijing Auto Show sets global records with 380,000 square meters exhibition areaTotal of 1,451 vehicles displayed, including 181 debut models and 71 concept carsEvent draws 1.28 million visitors, including 65,000 overseas attendeesAI integration and intelligent driving emerge as core themes across automakersLevel 3 autonomous...
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HighlightsJoby Aviation conducts air taxi flight tests in New YorkFocus on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, eVTOLMarks a major step toward urban air mobility deploymentBacked by regulatory coordination and infrastructure planningPositions New York as a future air taxi hubTargets reduced travel times across congested...
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HighlightsGeely Starship 7 EV unveiled as a new-generation electric SUV conceptBuilt on Geely’s advanced EV architecture with focus on efficiency and intelligenceShowcases next-gen design language and digital cockpit integrationHints at future production SUV lineup under Geely’s global strategyEmphasis on smart driving technology and connected mobilityPositions...
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HighlightsGovernment reform drive targets long-standing driving licence delaysBacklog of 2.9 million licences under active clearance planSecurity Printing Center now central to production scale-up24-hour licence issuance system introduced for new applicantsDigital integration via Nagarik App planned within weeks42 transport offices nationwide feeding centralized systemPolicy push led...
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