HighlightsToyota has developed a new-generation 1.5-litre petrol engine for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.The new modular four-cylinder engine will be available in naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations.Toyota claims the new technology can reduce fuel consumption by more than 15%.The engine is smaller than Toyota's existing...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel begins toll collection from Sunday, November 1, 2026, corresponding to 15 Kartik 2083.Cars and vans will pay Rs 65 entering Kathmandu and Rs 60 travelling out.Mini buses, mini trucks and tippers face charges of Rs 115 and Rs 80, depending on direction.Buses and...
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Highlights130,129 passengers have booked advance public transport tickets for Dashain, according to Nepal Auto's report published on Ashoj 28, 2083.187,774 passengers have left Kathmandu Valley by public transport since Ghatasthapana began.A total of 78,138 passengers left the valley during the latest reported 24-hour period.Advance ticket...
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HighlightsJetour T1 i-DM plug-in hybrid SUV bookings are open in Nepal through Laxmi Motorhub.The reported starting price is Rs 1,42,96,000.Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor.The petrol engine produces 100 kW (136 PS) and 220 Nm of torque, while the...
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HighlightsRiver Mobility has opened its first international store in Nepal, marking its first retail expansion beyond India.The new outlet is located at Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu, in partnership with Vishal Group.The store offers test rides, bookings and accessories for the River Indie electric scooter.The Indie...
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HighlightsBP Highway has resumed vehicle movement through temporary routes after flood and landslide damage disrupted the road.The highway connects Kathmandu with eastern Nepal and remains a key route for passenger and commercial traffic.Floods and landslides in September 2025 damaged several locations along the highway.Temporary diversions,...
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HighlightsBajaj Auto is developing adventure motorcycles with different engine capacities to serve riders with varying needs.Bajaj Brazil executive director Waldir Ferrarez discussed the development plans in a recent interview.Possible engine capacities include 150cc, 250cc and larger options, although the company has not confirmed the specifications.Adventure...
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HighlightsBYD Atto 2 Essential has joined the electric SUV lineup in Nepal as a more affordable alternative to the Premium variant.Cimex Inc., BYD's official distributor in Nepal, has set its price at Rs 4.595 million.The Essential costs Rs 304,000 less than the Premium variant.It uses...
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HighlightsXPeng G6 leads the reported car offers with a discount of up to Rs 12 lakh.Honda cars are advertised with cash discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh, alongside insurance and road tax benefits.GAC Aion offers benefits worth up to Rs 9 lakh on its...
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HighlightsSAVWIPL has signed a non-binding MoU with JSW Group to explore a possible partnership.The proposed cooperation targets manufacturing, localisation and research and development in India.JSW Group is seeking a majority stake if the partnership ultimately moves forward.SAVWIPL recorded a 36 percent year-on-year volume increase in...
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HighlightsHetauda has brought a cargo-vehicle weighbridge back into operation after being closed since 2077.Narayan Transport Entrepreneurs Association is operating the facility at Thānābharyāng, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City 11.The weighbridge is intended to control overloaded cargo vehicles using the Tribhuvan Highway.The move follows the closure of the...
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HighlightsFour alternate road routes have been brought into operation following flood damage to roads and bridges along the Trishuli corridor.The alternate route connecting Prithvi Highway and Dhadingbesi stretches for 15 km.A 40 km alternate route has been opened to connect areas across the Trishuli River.A...
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HighlightsRs 32.5 million has been allocated for urgent road repairs after flood damage.The allocation covers the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi road and the Prithvi Highway section between Galchhi and Mugling.Flooding has completely washed out 40 km of road on the 56 km Vidur-Rasuwagadhi section.31 motorable bridges in Rasuwa,...
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HighlightsJSW MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a new seven seat electric SUV launched in India.Bookings are now open in India at a starting price of Rs 19.49 lakh.The SUV uses MG's ADAPT platform, the company's advanced electric vehicle architecture.Power comes from a 150 kW electric...
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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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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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HighlightsDongfeng Nammi Vigo E2 has officially launched in Nepal through MAW Vriddhi Motors.The electric SUV is priced at NPR 37.99 lakh, while the NADA Auto Show 2026 offer brings it down to NPR 35.99 lakh.The new E2 uses a 51.87 kWh battery and a 99...
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HighlightsTata Punch EV facelift has launched across Nepal following its debut at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.The Nepal-spec model gets a 40 kWh battery and a motor producing 129 hp and 154 Nm.The larger-battery version carries an ARAI-certified range of 468 km, with an...
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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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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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