17th NADA Auto Show to be held in Kathmandu on Aug 19-24

KATHMANDU: The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal is set to host 'UNITREE presents NADA Auto Show 2025' at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Ground, Kathmandu, from August 19 to August 24. Nepal’s premier automobile and auto-component exhibition will be formally inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel.

Themed ‘Go for More’, the 17th Nada Auto Show promises to be the largest and most influential gathering of automotive brands, experts and enthusiasts in Nepal’s history. More than 90 national and international exhibitors will occupy 300,000 sq ft of floor space, 162,500 sq ft of which is dedicated to the exhibition itself, making it the country’s biggest automotive fair to date.

Visitors will encounter the latest internal-combustion, electric and hybrid vehicles alongside next-generation mobility solutions and smart automotive innovations. Highlights include UNITREE’s advanced quadruped robots and a first look at Deepal’s electric vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft. Exhibitors span 19 four-wheeler marques, 14 light commercial-vehicle brands, four two-wheeler manufacturers and 35 suppliers of lubricants, tyres, batteries, garage equipment and financial services.

The show is supported by a network of partners with title sponsor UNITREE (MAW Vriddhi); co-sponsor Shikhar Insurance Company; Campa Cola; mobility partner Yango; ticketing partner Khalti by IME — offering 20% cashback on early-bird tickets until August 18; official internet provider WorldLink; surveillance partner CCTV Nepal; fire-safety partner Himalayan Safety Solution; hospital partner Kist Hospital; and hospitality partner The Plaza. Event management is handled by Global Exposition & Management Services (GEMS).

To aid navigation, the exhibition is divided into zones for four-wheelers, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, auto components and financial services. A dedicated media desk, a traffic information centre in collaboration with the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division and an on-site medical team will ensure smooth operations, while enhanced safety, fire-prevention and surveillance systems remain in place.

Special attractions include a Vintage Motor Show featuring the Morris Minor, Fiat 500, Peugeot, Volkswagen Beetle, Mini Cooper, Toyota RT series, Mercedes-Benz, VW Bus, Toyota Corolla, Mazda Familia and Toyota MR2. A Made in Nepal pavilion will spotlight locally assembled vehicles and parts, and an International Business pavilion will explore global mobility and investment potential. Workshops, seminars and panel discussions will cover automotive trends, electric vehicles, smart mobility and sustainability. Daily lucky draws, sponsored by Nepal Lube Oil Limited, will award 12 winners one year’s free lubricants for every service.

Organisers expect more than 100,000 visitors over six days.

At a press conference held today, Karan Chaudhary, President of the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal and Chairperson of the organising committee, said the 2025 Auto Show would set a new benchmark for automotive exhibitions in Nepal. “Experience innovation, explore possibilities, go for more,” he added.