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Skoda Volkswagen India Signs MoU With JSW Group

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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Hetauda Weighbridge Reopens to Control Overloaded Trucks

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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Nepal Opens Alternate Roads After Flood Damages

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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Road Repairs Begin as Flood Damage Cuts Key Nepal Routes

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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MG Hector Tomahawk EV Launches in India With 150 kW Motor and Seven Seats

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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Bailey Bridge Installation Begins at Betravati After Bhotekoshi Floods

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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Yatri P2 Pre Booking Opens With 157km Range

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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Nammi Vigo E2 Launched in Nepal With DIscounted Price and 350 km Range

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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Tata Punch EV Facelift Launches Across Nepal With 468 Km Range

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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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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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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Kia Syros EV Booking Opens in Nepal at Rs 35.90 Lakh

HighlightsKia Syros EV booking is now open in Nepal through Continental Trading.The official price is Rs 37.90 lakh, while the first 100 customers can get it for Rs 35.90 lakh.Nepal initially gets the 42 kWh battery version with a claimed range of 443 km on...

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MG HS PHEV Arrives in Nepal With 120 km Electric Range"

HighlightsMG HS PHEV and HEV versions have started sales in Nepal.The PHEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 39 lakh 99,000, while the HEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 19 lakh 99,000.Both versions receive a NPR 3 lakh discount at the stated prices.The hybrid...

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Triumph Speed T4 Arrives in Nepal With a 350cc Engine

HighlightsTriumph Speed T4 has been introduced in Nepal by Hansraj Hulaschand & Company.The new motorcycle carries a NPR 649900 price tag.It uses a 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.Output stands at 28.6 bhp at 7500 rpm and 31 Nm at 5500 rpm.A 6-speed gearbox sends power to...

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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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Made in Nepal Yatri P2 Set for First Public Debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...

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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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Vehicle Tax Reform in Bagmati Province Targets EVs, Expands Waiver Scheme

HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...

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GWM Ora 5 EV launches in Nepal at aggressive pricing with 520 km range promise

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...

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