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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Highlights KTM and Bajaj are engineering an all‑new twin‑cylinder engine in India Platform will replace the current 399cc unit across the Duke, Adventure and RC families Engine will sit under the European A2 licence ceiling of 47 bhp (35 kW) Production slated for Bajaj’s Chakan...
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Highlights Leapmotor partners with Sangrila Motors to launch the लीपमोटर सँग १ दिन program in Nepal Customers can take a Leapmotor EV to their home for a full‑day test drive, free of charge The initiative targets buyers who need more than a 10‑minute showroom spin Leapmotor...
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Highlights BYD unveils a sulfide solid‑state battery capable of 10,000 charge cycles Battery targets electric two‑wheelers, promising faster charging and longer life 2027 slated for the first model launch with the new cell 2030 earmarked for mass‑scale production across BYD’s portfolio If the claim holds,...
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Highlights Zeeho EV Care Camp launched by Rishi Trade Center, Reliance Group, kicks off on 26 Magh 2082 (Feb 9 2026) in Kathmandu. Free diagnostic suite covers battery health, charging system, motor, controller, brakes, suspension, tyres, lights and full software scan. Campaign runs through 29 ...
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Highlights Hyundai Santro marks 25 years in Nepal, first arriving in 1999. Launch driven by Lakshmi Intercontinental, Hyundai’s official distributor. The 2000‑model Santro introduced a reliable, fuel‑efficient small‑car formula. Over two‑decades the model built brand trust and customer loyalty across the small car segment. Hyundai...
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Highlights Modern Era Tours and Travels and Srishti Yatayat launch the first direct Beni‑New Delhi bus service. Daily departures: 6:45 am from Beni, 4:00 pm from Sarojini Nagar, Delhi. Route covers 1,400 km and takes roughly 27 hours. One‑way fare: ₹5,400 (Beni → Delhi) and...
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Highlights Supreme Court order prohibits showing citizenship number on written and practical licence results. Decision announced on 19 Magh 2082 (January 2 2026). Transport Authority must remove personal identifiers from all public licence publications. Violation now deemed a breach of personal data protection and constitutional...
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Highlights Hyundai Creta third‑generation interior images released from a South Korean test run. Cabin adopts a horizontal, premium layout with new door‑handle styling. Front‑seat headrest echoes the newer Kia Seltos design language. Rear legroom expected to increase, rear air‑conditioning vent retained. Initial launch hinted for...
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Highlights Mercedes‑Benz introduces the NextGen H2 heavy‑duty truck, its first hydrogen‑fuel‑cell haulage platform. Production of the first 100 units slated to start at the Wörth plant by the end of 2026. Power output ranges from 402 hp to 496 hp via twin fuel‑cell units. On...
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Highlights BYD unveils the Yangwang U7, a premium electric SUV billed as the world’s first “dancing” car Four independent electric motors deliver a combined 1,341 hp and launch from 0‑100 km/h in 2.9 seconds A 150 kWh battery promises more than 1,006 km of range...
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Highlights India delivers a second batch of 220 vehicles to Nepal for the upcoming elections Total fleet promised by New Delhi totals 650 vehicles of mixed types Earlier hand‑over included more than 60 vehicles in a first tranche Transfer overseen by Dr. Rakesh Pandey, India’s...
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Highlights Wuhu, eastern China, rolls out humanoid robot traffic officer on major intersections Six cameras, light‑detection and range‑finding system feed real‑time data to a backend hub Robot signals with hand gestures and audio warning for drivers and cyclists City says the unit works as a...
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Highlights CIAA conducted a surprise raid on the Transport Office Chabahil in Kathmandu. Office chief Peshal Kumar Pokharel and 17 staff members were targeted. A total of 25 mobile phones were seized from the office team. Police Assistant Inspector Dorhari Nepal and two other officers...
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Highlights Tesla introduces a cheaper Model 3 in South Korea Entry‑level price set at $28,300, exactly $7,100 below the current Korean spec Expected launch price in China is $24,300 Driving range drops to 382 km, versus 583 km on the standard version 0‑100 km/h acceleration...
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Highlights Kalashnikov (the famed AK‑47 rifle maker) unveils the IZH Enduro electric motorcycle Launch slated for early 2026, with production in Russia Two motor options: 3 kW and 5 kW brushless IPMSM units Top speed 120 km/h, single‑charge range up to 100 km Unique flat‑bed...
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Highlights Mercedes EQS 450 and EQS 580 launched in India with a first‑time AMG Line trim for the 450 modelDual‑motor setup delivers 360 hp and 800 Nm torque in the 450, 544 hp and 858 Nm in the 580122 kWh battery provides up to 820 ...
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Highlights Yamaha Fascino and Yamaha RayZR 125 hybrid scooters recalled in India Issue limited to front disc caliper on units built 2 May 2024 – 3 September 2025 300,000 units affected across both models Free brake‑caliper replacement at any Yamaha service centre Hybrid powertrain delivers...
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Highlights Hyundai has been seen testing a new crossover SUV derived from the global BAYON model Body dimensions: 4180 mm long, 1775 mm wide, 1500 mm high with a 2580 mm wheelbase All‑LED lighting, new dashboard, Level 2 ADAS, disc brakes on all wheels, sunroof,...
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Highlights 8,272 units of cars, jeeps and vans imported in the first six months of FY 2082/83 Overall import volume rose 9.82% YoY, adding 740 units Petrol car imports jumped 55.9% to 3,199 units, led by Hyundai at 49.48% share Electric vehicle (EV) imports slipped...
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Highlights Two-wheeler market in Nepal registers a 25.20% import growth in FY 2082/83 (first six months). 135,747 units of motorcycles and scooters landed at the border, a rise of 27,328 units over the same period last year. 79.52% of those arrivals are unassembled (CKD) kits...
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Highlights Kathmandu Valley traffic police begin CCTV and dashboard camera installation on all public‑service vehicles. Launch announced by Nares Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. Cameras aim to curb theft, passenger misbehavior, and help pinpoint accident causes. Installation cost will be...
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Highlights Ather 450 electric scooter used for a 6,000 km round‑trip from Goa to Kathmandu Expedition started on 9 January 2026 and covered four major way‑points: Gorakhpur, Butwal, Chitwan, Kathmandu Ride recorded for the Asia Book of Records as the longest electric scooter journey by...
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Highlights BWD Auto Van imported 830 units in 2025, capturing 54.6% of the compact EV hatchback market. Tata Tiago EV recorded 395 units, translating to a 26% share. Laxmi eMobility and Go eMobility together delivered 161 units, 10.59% of the segment. Leap T‑03 and Daewoo...
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