HighlightsDongfeng Nammi VIGO overtook the BYD Atto 2 in Nepal's October 2026 import figures.A total of 1,137 VIGO units were imported in October, compared with 739 Atto 2 units.The BYD Atto 2 remains ahead in cumulative imports for January to October, with 2,696 units against...
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HighlightsHero MotoCorp unveiled the Xpulse 450 prototype at EICMA 2026 on November 3, 2026.The adventure motorcycle uses an all-new 421cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.Reported output stands at 45.5bhp at 9,100rpm and 38Nm at 7,500rpm.A six-speed gearbox comes with an assist and slipper clutch.Suspension includes a fully...
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HighlightsBagmati Province has officially started registering motorcycles used for ride-sharing as public commercial vehicles.The first five motorcycles have received black number plates through one ride-sharing company.Registration has started at the Transport Management Office in Gurjudhara, Kathmandu.Individual motorcycle owners cannot directly convert private red plates into...
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HighlightsLand Rover has launched the Range Rover SV Sawai Collection in India.The collection draws inspiration from the heritage, architecture and colours of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.Production is strictly limited to 18 units, split across three individual editions.Each edition will be built in just six units,...
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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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HighlightsBYD retained its leading position in China's automotive market in October 2026, recording 483,125 passenger car sales globally.Geely secured second place with 214,996 units sold.BYD's Dynasty and Ocean series accounted for 423,843 units combined.Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles, registering 50.99% year-on-year growth.Leapmotor recorded more than 100,000...
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HighlightsMalekhu-Mugling road section of the Prithvi Highway will remain completely closed for three hours on November 2, 2026.The closure will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.The restriction is required to install the pedestrian overpass girder at Majhimtar.All categories of vehicles will be stopped during...
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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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HighlightsJMEV-3 electric hatchback has arrived in Nepal through CG Motors.The vehicle is manufactured by JMEV, part of China's Jiangling Motors Group.It features a 32.2 kWh LFP battery and a 50 kW electric motor producing 125 Nm of torque.A total of 55 units reportedly entered Nepal...
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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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HighlightsChina's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced a reduction in the VAT export rebate for new energy vehicles on October 12, 2026.The rebate rate will fall from 13% to 9%, effective April 1, 2027.The policy applies to new energy vehicles covered by...
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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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HighlightsHetauda Narayangadh road upgrade moves into the global tender stage.The first phase covers 69.92 km of the East West Highway.The existing two lane road will be expanded to at least four lanes.The project is part of the 100 km Pathlaiya Hetauda Narayangadh corridor.The road will...
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HighlightsJawa 42 All Stars has been launched in India on September 9, 2026.The updated motorcycle starts at Rs 1,84,942 and goes up to Rs 1,89,942, ex-showroom Delhi.It retains the 294.7cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 27.2 PS and 26.3 Nm.The 2026 update brings wider tyres, revised...
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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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HighlightsAn electric car caught fire on the East-West Highway in Bharatpur Metropolitan City–9 on Friday morning, September 11, 2026.The driver was found dead inside the vehicle after the fire was extinguished.Police said the body was badly burnt, making it difficult to establish the deceased's identity.The...
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HighlightsHyundai, Ford and Stellantis are preparing extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, for the U.S. market.An EREV uses electric motors to drive the vehicle, while a gasoline engine works as a generator to recharge the battery.The Ram 1500 REV is targeting up to 690 miles of...
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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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HighlightsMadhesh Province has started arranging the printing of driving licenses for its own service users.The move follows a new system introduced from Bhadra 2083, under which provincial ministries are responsible for arranging license printing and distribution.The province has signed an agreement with the Security Printing...
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Highlights133 electric vehicles reached Nepal through the Korala border in Bhadra, with customs clearance underway.The surge comes after Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani were closed, forcing China-focused automobile importers to find another route.Importers are diverting vehicles originally planned for the two traditional checkpoints and are also opening...
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