Highlights China Supreme People's Court rules drivers fully liable for accidents involving Level 1 and Level 2 ADAS Decision stems from a Zhejiang case where a drunk driver spoofed steering input Level 3 drivers liable unless a system defect is proven; Level 4‑5 manufacturers bear...
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Highlights Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announces a battery that can reach full charge in 12 minutes. Claim applies to standard‑size packs used in most electric vehicles today. Battery retains ≈80 % capacity after 15 lakh miles (about 1.5 million km) of use. Integrated...
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Highlights Patan High Court issues reason‑showing order in public interest petition over illegal seat installation in pickup vans. Petition filed by Advocate Danish Musyan (case No. 082‑DW‑0799) names Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Traffic Police and Armed Police Force as...
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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 Jeep Meridian Track edition arrives in India, built on the Meridian Overland platform Two drivetrain options: 4×2 and 4×4, both with a 9‑speed automatic Power comes from the existing 2.0‑litre diesel delivering 168 bhp and 350 Nm torque Pricing set at ₹35,95,000 for the...
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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 Vespa Oficina 8 special edition unveiled by Piaggio in Nepal Launch date: 1 Falgun 2082 (mid‑February 2026) Two powertrains – 125 cc and 150 cc single‑cylinder engines Starting price set at Rs 1,34,000 Matte metallic blue body with metallic rivets, brass and aluminium tones...
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Highlights New Bajaj Dominar 400 version officially launched in Kathmandu by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Sales started on 6 July 2025, bookings opened a week earlier. Price set at 6,34,900 NPR for the base trim. First Dominar with a full‑digital console, Smart Connect, and USB...
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Highlights Toyota will build the Land Cruiser FJ at its Maharashtra plant for export only Annual output slated at 40,000 units from the Indian facility Powertrain: 2.7‑litre petrol engine, 163 hp, 245 Nm torque, with turbo, diesel and hybrid options hinted Model debuted at the...
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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 Skoda KAIQ officially launched by MWA Expands in Kathmandu Launch event held at Chandragiri Hills Resort on 27 Magh 2082 Manual starts at 45.90 lakh NPR, AT at 52.90 lakh NPR Powered by a 1.0 L TSI petrol engine delivering 114 bhp and 178 ...
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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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