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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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11 Bridges Planned for Bheri Corridor Road Project in Nepal

HighlightsBheri Corridor road project has invited tenders for the construction of 11 permanent bridges.The bridges will be built along the Jajarkot, Dunai, Marim, Tinje, Dho road section.Construction will cover RCC and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge structures.The works have been divided into six contract packages.Nepali contractors...

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Hongqi Expands EV Push As Refreshed Tiangong 08 Enters Pre Sale

HighlightsHongqi Tiangong 08 pre booking has opened in China.New 670 Max variant introduces an 800V architecture.257 kW and 450 Nm single motor powertrain.85 kWh battery delivers a 670 km CLTC driving range.4C fast charging can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 15...

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Nepal Cuts Long Distance Bus Fares by Just 2 Percent Despite Sharp Fuel Price Drop

HighlightsNepal's Department of Transport Management has reduced long distance public transport fares by 2 percent.The decision comes despite an more than 18 percent decline in fuel prices.The department's own fare adjustment framework states fares should be reviewed automatically when fuel prices change by 5 percent...

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GWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards

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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Public Transport Operators Seek Fare Revision After Nepal Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas 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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Petrol Pumps Shut Across Kathmandu After Nepal Oil Corporation Cuts Fuel Prices

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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Domestic Airfares Drop Across Nepal After Fuel Price Cut

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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inDrive Nepal Launches Safe Driving Online Course for Driver Partners

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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Lumbini Keeps EV Tax Incentives Alive Despite Tougher Policies Elsewhere

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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