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Honda launches N7X concept as successor to BR-V
Business & Finance

Honda launches N7X concept as successor to BR-V

  • The Japanese automaker has surprised everyone with a new N7X concept as the successor to the current generation BR-V that debuted in 2015.
  • Abbreviation of ‘New 7-seater eXcitement,’ the N7X is radically different from the previous BR-V model; looks inspired by the new Odyssey facelift.
Updated 04 May, 2021 08:01pm
2021 Hyundai Sonata is coming to Pakistan
Business & Finance

2021 Hyundai Sonata is coming to Pakistan

  • The 8th generation Sonata was the first Right Hand Drive model of the DN8 Sonata.
  • It is also the first model using the newer N3 modular platform, improving strength and rigidity, while reducing weight, which results in improved fuel efficiency and overall drive and performance.
Updated 04 May, 2021 03:58pm
Baidu launches China’s first self-driving taxi service
Business & Finance

Baidu launches China’s first self-driving taxi service

  • These taxis have been named Apollo ‘robotaxis’ and around 10 of them have been deployed in an area of 3 square kilometers around Shougang Park in western Beijing.
  • Each Apollo robotaxi ride costs about 30 yuan (Rs. 712). Passengers aged between 18 and 60 are allowed in these autonomous taxis.
Published 03 May, 2021 06:00pm
MG Pakistan says vehicles will be delivered on bookings before March 19

MG Pakistan says vehicles will be delivered on bookings before March 19

  • The company says ZS SUV will be delivered by the committed dates and times, but the HS vehicles will be delivered to those who had made bookings prior to 19 March 2021.
  • This is entirely on a first-come-first-serve basis along with a delay of two to three months in the committed delivery date.
Updated 03 May, 2021 04:05pm
Honda announces next-generation BR-V world debut on May 3rd
Business & Finance

Honda announces next-generation BR-V world debut on May 3rd

  • The current generation Honda BR-V debuted at the 2015 GIIAS, the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show as a near-production prototype.
  • In April 2019, the BR-V received its mid-life redesign and now after almost 6-years, it’s ready for another facelift or a new generation model.
Updated 01 May, 2021 04:52pm
NA-249 by-poll: ECP rejects PTI’s plea for vote recount
Pakistan

NA-249 by-poll: ECP rejects PTI’s plea for vote recount

  • PTI's Amjad Afridi approached the ECP on Friday, challenging the results of 21 polling stations of the National Assembly constituency in Karachi, with rigging allegations at two polling stations.
  • He had secured only 8,922 votes, beaten by, PPP, PML-N, TLP and PSP candidates in the constitutency.
Updated 01 May, 2021 04:57pm
Blasphemy law abuse: EU parliament adopts resolution calling for review of Pakistan’s GSP+ status
World

Blasphemy law abuse: EU parliament adopts resolution calling for review of Pakistan’s GSP+ status

  • The resolution was adopted unanimously with 681 Member of European Parliaments (MEPs) voting in favor of this resolution while 3 against it.
  • It calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to immediately review Pakistan’s eligibility for GSP+ status and whether there is sufficient reason to initiate a procedure for the temporary withdrawal of this status.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:09pm
Proton X70 is en route to Pakistan

Proton X70 is en route to Pakistan

  • Pakistan will get two variants of the X70 SUV; the base Executive variant and the finer Premium variant.
  • The CBU versions of both variants of the SUV cost Rs. 4.89 million and Rs. 5.39 million, respectively.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 07:01pm