AUTO

Pooja International , the authorized dealer of Volkswagen vehicles for Nepal has launched Polo 1.0 in the Nepali market.This model replaces slow selling 1.2L petrol motor from the company lineup.The German manufacturer has been tweaking the Polo regularly with cosmetic and equipment upgrades to stay abreast with the competition. Volkswagen…

Sipradi, the authorised distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal, will be launching Tata Nexon AMT (Automatic Manual Transmission) at the NADA Auto Show 2018.Tata has launched the mid-spec, AMT-equipped Nexon – depending on whether you want the petrol engine or the diesel motor under the hood.The six-speed automated manual transmission and…

With Nepal’s biggest automobile exhibition, the NADA Auto Show 2018, right round the corner, automobile dealers are revving up to showcase and launch new models.While most companies are preparing to launch new models or refreshing existing models, Continental Trading Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Kia Motors in Nepal, is…

MV Dugar, the authorised distributor of Royal Enfield in Nepal, will be launching the all new Thunderbird X and an updated Classic 350 in gunmetal grey colour.The Thunderbird X is Royal Enfield’s first bike that comes with alloy wheels and tubeless tires as stock and will be available in different colours, said Rudra Jung Shah, sales…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its updated version of the Next Generation Mahindra Pik-Up on Friday in Kathmandu.Issuing a statement, the company, a part of the Mahindra Group, said that the Next Generation Pik Up promises to make competitors pay heed, with its refreshed outer body styling, new six speed transmission, increased turbo…

Over the years, pick-up trucks have completely evolved from bulky workhorses into lifestyle vehicles that suit specific trends. Among the pick-up trucks the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mahindra pick up and Mitsubishi L200 have been among the most favoured pick-ups available in the Nepali market.New age pick-up trucks trump their…

Military equipment firm Kalashnikov Group has unveiled a prototype electric car. Media reports from the defense expo quoted the firm as claiming it can rival the success of Tesla. The boxy design is dividing opinion among social media users.The Russian manufacturer of the infamous AK-47 assault rifle has unveiled a prototype…

Agni Group, the official dealter for Mahindra automobiles in Nepal has launched the new facelifted version of the XUV500. Calling it the ‘plush’ new XUV500, Mahindra is marketing the new SUV as a more comfortable and luxurious offering than its competition .The Mahindra XUV500 facelift is more than just a mere cosmetic update. Changes to…

Registration of automobiles in the country has crossed the three-million mark, thanks to the growing automobile business in the country in recent years.The vehicle registration statistics published by the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) today show that 437,614 units of vehicles were registered in the country in the last fiscal…

The Metropolitan Traffic Police Division has sent a letter to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport with a request to stop issuing permission to citizens to operate high capacity motorbikes on city roads, claiming their sounds severely affected road discipline and overall peace in the society.Police have also argued that…

For the first time in Nepal, a battery-run e-bus is set to come into operation on the roads of the Kathmandu Valley. The public would get to commute in the bus within the next three months.The bus is developed by CNC Brand of China and will be operated by International Green Developers Nepal Pvt Ltd, the producer of Gorkha Eco Panels. The…

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the sole authorized distributor of the highly popular Hyundai cars, has started organizing Hyundai Exchange scheme from August 2 for all Hyundai models across the country.Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. has come up with this exchange scheme to provide best exchange deal and a wonderful opportunity to…

With the government budget announcement to hike the excise duty on the import of vehicles, automobile dealers have started unveiling their post-budget prices for the new fiscal year beginning on Tuesday.The government has increased excise duty on four-wheelers above 1,000cc to 1,500cc by five percent to 65 percent while excise duty on…