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Oil Prices Surge Past $100, Threat of $150 Sparks Concern

Highlights Crude oil futures breach $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 Al Jazeera projects a possible climb to $150 amid supply disruptions Conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran tightens the Strait of Hormuz Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels daily,...

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1,036 km, World's Longest‑Range EV Arrives from BYD

Highlights BYD unveils the Denza Z9 GT under its premium New Energy Vehicle brand Launch price spans $39,100 to $53,600 for five trim levels Equipped with a Blade battery 2.0 delivering a 1,036 km (CLTC) range on a single charge Single‑motor, rear‑wheel‑drive architecture, 150 kW...

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First look at Hero's upcoming electric bike

Highlights Hero MotoCorp begins road‑testing its first electric motorcycle prototype Test bike unveiled after the E‑KMA Auto Show where the concept was first shown Sporty street‑fighter styling with LED DRL, USD fork, mono‑shock, belt drive and 5‑spoke alloy wheels Powertrain hinted to match a 200 ...

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Dongfeng Nammi EV Gets 11 Year Warranty in Nepal

HighlightsDongfeng Nammi EV warranty extended to 11 years or 250000 km for battery and motor in NepalIntroduced by MAW Vriddhi Motors, official distributor of Dongfeng passenger vehiclesNammi 01 electric hatchback offers up to 317 km WLTP battery rangeCompetitive pricing around NPR 32.49 lakh to NPR...

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BYD Atto 3 Survives Jerusalem Missile Blast, Safety Debate Ignites

Highlights BYD Atto 3 caught in a missile‑proximity blast in Jerusalem on 1 March 2024 Five occupants walked away with only minor injuries, cabin remained intact High‑strength steel A‑B‑C pillars and Euro NCAP 5‑star rating credited for survivability LFP blade battery showed no thermal runaway,...

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Iran‑Israel Conflict Affects Chinese Automobile Export Routes

Highlights China sees Dubai slip as a key transshipment hub amid the Iran‑Israel clash Jebel Ali port shut after a March 1 attack, halting a major export corridor 2023 Chinese car shipments to UAE hit 5.67 lakh units, a 70 percent jump from the prior...

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India donates 30 Ashok Leyland Sathi one‑ton pickups to Nepal

Highlights Ashok Leyland Sathi pickup handed over by Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Parsa District Officer 30 units of the one‑ton truck delivered on 19 Falgun 2082 (February 2026) Payload rated at 1,120 kg, powered by a 1.5 L turbo‑charged diesel producing 45 hp and...

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Ampere overtakes Ola to become India’s fifth largest electric scooter brand

Highlights Grieves Electric Mobility launches the Ampere line in Nepal through STC Group In February 2024 Ampere sold 4,478 units, pushing Ola to 3,891 units 33 percent sales growth in the first two months of FY2026 vs FY2025 TVS, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy hold...

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How Nepal Tourism Board’s Free Shuttles Ease Election Day Travel

Highlights Nepal Tourism Board launches a free shuttle bus service on election day, Falgun 21 Three dedicated routes connect major hotels, market hubs, and the airport Service runs from 5 am to 7 pm, covering peak travel windows Buses operate round-trip on the same corridors,...

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BYD to Announce 4 Market Shaping EV Tech Exactly on Election Day

Highlights BYD announces four new technologies on 21 Falgun (April 4) amid Nepal’s general election Blade 2.0 battery promises 190‑210 Wh/kg energy density, 8C discharge and 3C charge rates 3,000 charge cycles translate to roughly 12 lakh km of range 1.5 MW charging network plan...

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72‑Hour Border Shutdown Across Nepal for Election Day

HighlightsThe Election Commission orders the closure of all international border checkpoints 72 hours before the Fagun 21 poll day.Border gates with India and China will be sealed, halting cross-border road traffic.Four-day suspension of road imports and exports, plus suspension of flights on election day.Alcohol sales...

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BYD’s MegaWatt Flash Charging Pile – A Game‑Changer for Nepal’s EV Landscape

Highlights BYD unveils the MegaWatt Flash Charging Pile network in Kathmandu, aiming to charge EVs faster than a petrol pump. The charger can add 2 km of range in 1 second; a full 400 km charge in 5 minutes. Core specs: 1,000 V, 1,000 A,...

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CG Motors Steps Up with 5 Lakh Aid for Nepal’s Football Star Samba

Highlights CG Motors pledges 5 lakh rupees to national women’s footballer Savitra Bhandari ‘Samba’ Assistance earmarked for knee surgery and post‑op rehabilitation Samba serves as brand ambassador for the Hero Jum 160 scooter under the Hero Two Wheeler line The move highlights growing corporate social...

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Oxford researchers unveil fast‑charging lithium‑ion breakthrough

Highlights Oxford University scientists publish a fast‑charging lithium‑ion battery technique New staining method lets researchers see polymer binders at 10 nanometer resolution Internal resistance drops up to 40 percent, promising dramatically quicker charges Approach works for current EV and mobile‑phone cells and future silicon‑based designs...

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MG becomes the first Chinese brand to sell 1 million cars in Europe

Highlights MG becomes the first Chinese automotive brand to sell 10 lakh (1 million) vehicles in Europe EVs account for more than three‑quarters of the total volume, with 317,000+ pure‑electric units shipped Hybrid sales hit 139,000 in 2025, pushing the brand back into the UK’s...

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InDrive leads Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue, uniting government, NGOs and Industries

Highlights InDrive hosts the first Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue in the capital valley Event held on 11 Falgun 2082 (February 23, 2026) Government, academia, NGOs and private firms share the stage Minister of Forests and Environment, opens the forum Dialogue zeroes in on Environment Pollution,...

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World's First All-Wheel‑Drive Hybrid Motorcycle Unveiled by Furian

Highlights Furion reveals the M‑Two, the first hybrid all‑wheel‑drive motorcycle on the planetPrototype built on the Yamaha MT‑07 platform, unveiled in KathmanduPowertrain pairs a 689 cc parallel‑twin gasoline engine with a front‑mounted electric motorCombined output claimed at roughly 100 hp and 300 Nm of torqueRegenerative‑brake...

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Flying Flea Spotted Testing

Highlights Royal Enfield announces the launch of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, for Nepal. Production‑ready model confirmed after road tests in Chennai and cold‑weather trials in Ladakh. Classic cruiser styling paired with a grid‑fork front suspension – first for an electric bike....

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Kathmandu Metropolitan City takes over Dharhara Parking

Highlights Kathmandu Metropolitan City assumes full control of parking and security at the historic Dharhara site Decision taken on Friday, Falgun 8, 2082 during a joint meeting of the Nepal Government and the city administration Police Force assigned to oversee day‑to‑day operations, replacing the previous...

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BYD Unveils Song Ultra EV SUV to Take on Tesla in 2026

Highlights BYD announces the Song Ultra electric SUV under its Dynasty Series Target launch year: 2026 Two battery packs: 75.6 kWh (≈ 620 km) and 82.7 kWh (≈ 710 km) range Front‑mounted motor delivers 362 horsepower Pricing in China expected between $31,900 and $37,600 Equipped...

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KTM launches an in‑house design centre in Salzburg

Highlights KTM to operate an in‑house design centre in Salzburg, Austria Long‑standing partnership with Kiska ends after more than 30 years Pierer Mobility AG’s 50 % stake transferred to Bajaj Mobility AG following Bajaj Auto’s takeover Shares previously held by KTM now owned by Loxone...

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TVS NTORQ 125 scores 150k sales in Nepal

Highlights TVS NTORQ 125 reaches 150,000 units sold in NepalMilestone announced on 7 Falgun 2082 (February 19, 2026)Celebration hosted by official distributor Jagramba Motors across showroomsModel credited for racing‑inspired design, smart connected features, and strong performanceSales surge reflects growing trust among young commuters and expanding...

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Tata Punch EV gets 70% resale guarantee in Nepal – a game changer for buyers

Highlights Tata Punch EV gets a 70 percent resale guarantee from official dealer Sipradi Trading Offer runs only during February 2024, applies to all new Punch EV purchases Guarantee promises 70 % of the original price when the owner trades up within the resale window...

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Xpeng Prepares G02 EV to Challenge Range Rover Sport in Nepal

Highlights Xpeng (Chinese startup) will launch the G02 electric SUV in Nepal soon Design mirrors the Range Rover Sport with a closed front grille and active air intakes Estimated length about 5 meters, putting it in the full‑size SUV bracket Price forecast between $43,000 and $58,000...

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Inside the BYD Racco: How a Tiny EV Packs Luxury Features

Highlights BYD introduces the Racco EV, its first kei‑car built on a tubular‑frame chassis Target market: Japan, with eyes on Nepal and other emerging markets Production start planned for mid‑2026, sales kickoff shortly after Motor: 20 kW electric unit, paired with a 100 kW DC...

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