HighlightsBajaj Avenger 220 Street relaunched in India at Indian Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom)Powered by a proven 220cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engineProduces 19.03PS and 17.55NmNow compliant with E20 fuel standardsShares pricing with the Avenger 220 CruiseThe discontinued Avenger Street 160 leaves the 220cc platform as Bajaj's...
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HighlightsCimex BYD Charity Foundation officially launched in Nepal.Cimex Inc. committed an initial Rs 1 crore to start operations.BYD will contribute Rs 10,000 for every vehicle delivered after the foundation's launch.Foundation will focus on education, healthcare and sustainable development.Hari Bansha Acharya backed the initiative during the...
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HighlightsCimex Inc. has issued a clarification regarding an ongoing EV import controversy.The company says public discussion around vehicle imports has created confusion.BYD's Nepali distributor moved to explain its position and import practices.The issue has drawn attention across Nepal's rapidly expanding EV sector.Questions around import procedures,...
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HighlightsAvatr 07 officially enters the Nepali market through MAW VriddhiPremium electric SUV developed through the Avatr ecosystem backed by Changan, CATL and Huawei82.16 kWh LFP battery delivers a claimed 650 km CLTC range343 PS and 365 Nm from a rear-mounted electric motorExpected pricing is around...
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HighlightsNepal Government plans another amendment to its recently announced EV taxation framework.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the Road Development Fee on EVs below Rs 5 million will be corrected.RDF expected to fall from 5% to 2.5% for vehicles priced under Rs 5 million.The change...
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HighlightsOmoda E5 Pro officially launched in Nepal by SPG AutomobilesPowered by a 50.7 kWh battery and 99 kW motorProduces 288 Nm torque with a claimed 350 km WLTP rangeIntroductory price set at Rs 49.99 lakh for the first 50 customersRegular pricing starts from Rs 51.59...
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HighlightsNepal government now requires ride-sharing two-wheelers to carry black number platesRed plate motorcycles and scooters can no longer legally operate ride-sharing servicesAnnual income tax fixed at NPR 3,000 for registered ride-sharing two-wheelers5 percent tax introduced on every ride-sharing transactionRule comes through the government's new economic...
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HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...
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HighlightsNepal has increased road construction and maintenance taxation linked to EV ownershipEntry-level EV buyers are expected to feel the biggest impactCustoms duty on smaller EVs already sits at 15%EV financing rules were tightened earlier through lower LTV limitsIndustry groups fear policy instability could slow market...
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HighlightsPathao Nepal launches helicopter booking service called Pathao HeliService developed in collaboration with Simrik AirlinesBookings available through the Pathao app and PathaoHeli.comFlights target tourism and pilgrimage destinations across NepalMuktinath, Gosainkunda, Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp includedEach helicopter accommodates 4 to 5 passengersPathao says...
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HighlightsElectric two-wheeler imports rose 32 percent in Nepal during 20256,852 units imported in 2025, up from 5,172 units in 2024Yadea became Nepal’s top electric scooter importer with 1,030 unitsTVS iQube imports doubled to 881 units through Jagadamba MotorsAther imported 837 units, including the 450 series...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehiclesThe restriction includes electric public transport vehiclesOrder issued to all seven provinces and local governmentsAuthorities cited air pollution, congestion and traffic pressureDecision made under Section 24 (3) of the Vehicle and Transport Management ActRegistration freeze...
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HighlightsMG Hector officially enters the Nepali market through GO Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.Distribution partnership formed with the Golchha OrganizationNew MG dealership inaugurated in Thapathali, KathmanduMG Hector, MG Windsor EV and MG Comet EV confirmed for NepalMG vehicles for Nepal will be manufactured in India and exported...
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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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HighlightsBajaj Platina updated for the Nepal market with a refreshed engine setup and new graphics package.Hansraj Hulaschand Bajaj, the authorized importer and distributor for Nepal, has started rolling out the motorcycle through its dealership network.The commuter-focused motorcycle continues to target riders looking for fuel efficiency,...
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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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Royal Enfield has officially launched the Guerrilla 450 in Nepal, bringing its newest road-focused middleweight motorcycle into one of South Asia’s fast-growing premium bike markets. Imported and distributed by Alpha Automotive, the motorcycle enters Nepal with bookings already open and showroom arrivals now underway. This...
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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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