Highlights China will prohibit sale of new vehicles with yoke steering wheels from Jan 1 2027 Rule GB 11557‑202X issued by the MIIT targets crash‑injury risk and impact‑testing complexity A short transition period is allowed for models already on sale, but only a niche segment...
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Highlights China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) bans selling cars below total production cost Rule covers factory expenses, administrative, financial and sales overheads Price‑fixing with suppliers and punitive rebate programmes now illegal January 2026 retail passenger vehicle sales fell 13.9% year‑on‑year New‑energy vehicles dropped...
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Highlights KTM introduces a 50 % down‑payment finance plan for all its models in Nepal Loan term stretched to 3 years with monthly instalments 15,000 NPR extra value added for any two‑wheeler trade‑in Offer rolled out by Hansraj Hulashchand and Company, the official KTM distributor...
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Highlights Electric car adoption is soaring, but suitability varies wildly Initial cost of EVs remains steep compared with petrol alternatives Lack of home‑charging makes apartment dwellers think twice Range anxiety hits hardest for rural drivers and long‑haul commuters Battery life and resale value are still...
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Highlights Birgunj dry port recorded 572 railway racks of cargo in the first six months of FY 2082/83 (Saun‑Pus). That's 16 fewer racks than the same period last year, which saw 588 racks. A single 20‑ft rack can haul 90 containers, while a 40‑ft rack...
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Highlights Tata Motors posted 70,222 units of passenger‑car sales in Nepal for January 2026 Overall volume rose 46.07% versus the same month in 2025 Tata Nexon topped the chart with 23,365 units, a 51.75% YoY jump Tata Punch followed at 19,257 units, remaining the best‑selling...
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Highlights Toyota Highlander EV will debut in the United States in 2027 Two powertrain options: front‑wheel drive with a 77 kWh pack, all‑wheel drive with a 95.8 kWh pack Claimed ranges: 460 km (FWD) and 515 km (AWD) Front motor delivers 165 kW, AWD combined...
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Highlights Graz University of Technology and Magna debut Europe’s most advanced driving simulator Installed at the new Advanced Driving Simulation Centre in January 2026 Six movable struts, full‑scale cockpit and 3‑4 ms response time replicate real‑world feel Capable of generating vibrations up to 100 Hz,...
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Highlights Bajaj launches a week‑long free checkup campaign across all official service centres in Nepal Campaign runs from Māgh 25 (2025‑12‑09) to Phagun 1 (2025‑12‑16) 50% off on labour charges for any Bajaj motorcycle 16% off on engine‑oil replacement, 10% off on genuine parts and...
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Highlights BobMC Rider Mania 2027 confirmed for Kathmandu, organized by Fore Nepal Theme “चलो नेपाल दोबारा” signals a push to re‑energise the local riding community More than 2,000 Royal Enfield riders expected, spanning classic, vintage and adventure classes Event follows the successful 2020 edition in...
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Highlights KTM 790 Duke spotted testing with a reworked front end and new projector headlamp First appearance of WP brake callipers on a middle‑weight KTM outside the sub‑500cc range Headlight design cues borrowed from 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R Engine expected to stay...
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Highlights Geotab study of 22,700 EVs across 21 models shows fast charging accelerates aging Charging above 100 kW for more than 12% of sessions adds 2.5% annual loss Level‑2 and lower‑power chargers cut degradation to about 1.5% per year Average fleet‑wide loss is 2.3% a...
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Highlights KTM and Bajaj are engineering an all‑new twin‑cylinder engine in India Platform will replace the current 399cc unit across the Duke, Adventure and RC families Engine will sit under the European A2 licence ceiling of 47 bhp (35 kW) Production slated for Bajaj’s Chakan...
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Highlights Leapmotor partners with Sangrila Motors to launch the लीपमोटर सँग १ दिन program in Nepal Customers can take a Leapmotor EV to their home for a full‑day test drive, free of charge The initiative targets buyers who need more than a 10‑minute showroom spin Leapmotor...
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Highlights BYD unveils a sulfide solid‑state battery capable of 10,000 charge cycles Battery targets electric two‑wheelers, promising faster charging and longer life 2027 slated for the first model launch with the new cell 2030 earmarked for mass‑scale production across BYD’s portfolio If the claim holds,...
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Highlights Zeeho EV Care Camp launched by Rishi Trade Center, Reliance Group, kicks off on 26 Magh 2082 (Feb 9 2026) in Kathmandu. Free diagnostic suite covers battery health, charging system, motor, controller, brakes, suspension, tyres, lights and full software scan. Campaign runs through 29 ...
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Highlights Hyundai Santro marks 25 years in Nepal, first arriving in 1999. Launch driven by Lakshmi Intercontinental, Hyundai’s official distributor. The 2000‑model Santro introduced a reliable, fuel‑efficient small‑car formula. Over two‑decades the model built brand trust and customer loyalty across the small car segment. Hyundai...
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Highlights Modern Era Tours and Travels and Srishti Yatayat launch the first direct Beni‑New Delhi bus service. Daily departures: 6:45 am from Beni, 4:00 pm from Sarojini Nagar, Delhi. Route covers 1,400 km and takes roughly 27 hours. One‑way fare: ₹5,400 (Beni → Delhi) and...
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Highlights Supreme Court order prohibits showing citizenship number on written and practical licence results. Decision announced on 19 Magh 2082 (January 2 2026). Transport Authority must remove personal identifiers from all public licence publications. Violation now deemed a breach of personal data protection and constitutional...
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Highlights Hyundai Creta third‑generation interior images released from a South Korean test run. Cabin adopts a horizontal, premium layout with new door‑handle styling. Front‑seat headrest echoes the newer Kia Seltos design language. Rear legroom expected to increase, rear air‑conditioning vent retained. Initial launch hinted for...
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Highlights Mercedes‑Benz introduces the NextGen H2 heavy‑duty truck, its first hydrogen‑fuel‑cell haulage platform. Production of the first 100 units slated to start at the Wörth plant by the end of 2026. Power output ranges from 402 hp to 496 hp via twin fuel‑cell units. On...
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Highlights BYD unveils the Yangwang U7, a premium electric SUV billed as the world’s first “dancing” car Four independent electric motors deliver a combined 1,341 hp and launch from 0‑100 km/h in 2.9 seconds A 150 kWh battery promises more than 1,006 km of range...
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Highlights India delivers a second batch of 220 vehicles to Nepal for the upcoming elections Total fleet promised by New Delhi totals 650 vehicles of mixed types Earlier hand‑over included more than 60 vehicles in a first tranche Transfer overseen by Dr. Rakesh Pandey, India’s...
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Highlights Wuhu, eastern China, rolls out humanoid robot traffic officer on major intersections Six cameras, light‑detection and range‑finding system feed real‑time data to a backend hub Robot signals with hand gestures and audio warning for drivers and cyclists City says the unit works as a...
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Highlights CIAA conducted a surprise raid on the Transport Office Chabahil in Kathmandu. Office chief Peshal Kumar Pokharel and 17 staff members were targeted. A total of 25 mobile phones were seized from the office team. Police Assistant Inspector Dorhari Nepal and two other officers...
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