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Audi unveils brand new luxury sedan A6 E-Tron
Automobile

Audi unveils brand new luxury sedan A6 E-Tron

  • Audi stole the show with the announcement of the concept car for the A6 E-Tron at the Auto Shanghai 2021.
  • Media reports suggest that the production-ready version of the A6 E-Tron will be launched by the end of 2022.
Published 20 Apr, 2021 05:07pm
Maserati introduces its Levante Hybrid
Automobile

Maserati introduces its Levante Hybrid

  • Levante Hybrid is Maserati's first SUV car. It comes with a four-wheel drive, new grille, and boomerang rear lights.
  • It has an Alfa Romeo sourced 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system for 330bhp and 332lb-ft of torque.
Updated 20 Apr, 2021 02:24pm
Kia unveils its highly anticipated ‘EV6’
Automobile

Kia unveils its highly anticipated ‘EV6’

  • It uses two motors to produce a combined 430kW, or roughly 576 horsepower, and can go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) in just 3.5 seconds.
    • The EV6 can put out up to 3.6kW of power — enough to power a 55-inch TV and an air conditioner for more than 24 hours, Kia says.
Published 30 Mar, 2021 04:44pm
Honda yet again increases bike prices in Pakistan
Automobile

Honda yet again increases bike prices in Pakistan

  • After the hike, Honda’s top-of-the-chain CB150F will cost for Rs252,900.
  • The country’s top selling motorcycle Honda CD70 also saw its price move up by Rs1,000. It will now be selling for Rs82,900. The company jacked up CD70 Dream price by Rs1,000 and it can now be bought for Rs88,900.
Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:19pm
Proton SAGA releasing in Pakistan next month
Automobile

Proton SAGA releasing in Pakistan next month

  • The car is likely to be launched in five variants. However, the company only sells four variants internationally – Standard MT, Standard AT, Premium AT and Limited Edition R3MT.
  • The sedan would have a 1299cc engine, which the company has downsized from the original size, especially for the Pakistani market.
Updated 29 Mar, 2021 03:31pm
Is MG Extender coming to Pakistan?
Automobile

Is MG Extender coming to Pakistan?

  • The car which debuted earlier this week is based on the Maxus T90.
  • The twin-turbo mill offers 160kW and 500Nm together with an eight-speed ZF automatic, making it more suited to compete against the likes of segment leaders such as the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
Published 26 Mar, 2021 07:24pm
Toyota, Subaru to unveil new car on April 5 together
Automobile

Toyota, Subaru to unveil new car on April 5 together

  • Both automakers have been working together for a long time. The first joint development effort from the two companies was with the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports cars.
  • At the moment, the only information available is that Toyota’s Gazoo Racing team will be involved in the upcoming unveiling event.
Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:44pm
Price of Hyundai Elantra revealed
Automobile

Price of Hyundai Elantra revealed

  • The sedan is launched with an aim to give tough competition Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.
  • 2,000cc under the hood also gives Elantra a slight edge over its competitors, which are available in 1800cc engine sizes.
Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:52pm
China's SAIC partners with U.S. lidar maker Luminar on self-driving cars
Automobile

China's SAIC partners with U.S. lidar maker Luminar on self-driving cars

  • Laser-based lidar sensors help detect objects ahead of and around the vehicle, and are a key component of many self-driving systems being developed by automakers and suppliers.
  • SAIC plans to install Luminar’s lidar sensors and software next year on its new R brand vehicle line and said it expects to standardize the equipment eventually across all its vehicles in China.
Updated 22 Mar, 2021 02:12pm
Two new SUVs coming to Pakistan
Automobile

Two new SUVs coming to Pakistan

  • The company will launch two HAVAL SUVs – HAVAL H6 and HAVAL Jolion.
  • CBU units of Jolion will reach Karachi for trials and testing by the end of March. Sample units of H6 will arrive by the mid of April.
Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:12pm
Is MG planning to introduce hybrid SUV in Pakistan?
Automobile

Is MG planning to introduce hybrid SUV in Pakistan?

  • The company tweeted an image of its’ plug-in hybrid variant of HS named MG HS PHEV stating: “This is an automobile that will refine all the values of life!”
  • The car would have a 1500cc Turbocharged engine as well as a charging port like electric vehicles.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 03:39pm
Changan’s CX70T spotted in Karachi
Automobile

Changan’s CX70T spotted in Karachi

  • The car was displayed at Pakistan Autoshow 2019, but hasn’t got to hit the road yet.
  • The SUV has a premium and elegant look. It has two-toned leather interior is also a pleasant surprise, generous amount of space, headroom and legroom in all three rows.
Updated 11 Mar, 2021 05:20pm
Production model of Civic 11th Generation leaked online
Automobile

Production model of Civic 11th Generation leaked online

  • The leaked car wears China market badges including a “240 Turbo” one, which is used to denote the 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine with 240 Nm of torque.
  • The car also matches pearl red “Honda Civic Prototype” that was revealed in November 2020.
Published 11 Mar, 2021 02:58pm
Get ready for ‘Fortuner 2021’
Automobile

Get ready for ‘Fortuner 2021’

  • Company has already started booking for the facelift version of the Toyota Fortuner at partial payment of Rs. 3,000,000 as current models –Toyota Fortuner Petrol (V), Fortuner Petrol (G), and Fortuner SIGMA 4 Diesel – completely ran out.
  • Pricing has not been revealed by the company yet but it is expected that it would cost approximately up to 5% more and for Fortuner V, up to 15% due to conversion from 4x2 drivetrain to 4x4.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 04:46pm
New ways of the new age
Automobile

New ways of the new age

  • This car financing mode has proven to be successful in giving more and more people from different socio-economic classes the power of buying and eventually owning a new car.
  • One of the major automobile OEM is offering special financing deal on All New Alto AGS & WagonR VXL, you will be saving up to Rs. 159,577* on the complete amount.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 02:26pm
Kia teases its first electric car EV6
Automobile

Kia teases its first electric car EV6

  • The car first appeared in January, when Kia outlined its seven-year EV plan to release seven dedicated models by 2027.
  • A video accompanying the release of images gives away a little more, in particular the lighting on the rear that features a red striped set of LED that run to meet a lower L-shaped orange light.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 02:47pm
MG addresses late delivery of booked cars issue
Automobile

MG addresses late delivery of booked cars issue

  • Company has already booked thousands of orders for both cars, however it is facing issues with the delivery of these booked cars.
  • As per the company’s statement, car deliveries are late because of the consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic: supply chain constraints and global transportation crisis.
Updated 04 Mar, 2021 04:53pm
Javed Afridi teases MG3 yet again
Automobile

Javed Afridi teases MG3 yet again

  • The MG3 is a 1500cc subcompact hatchback, which features a 1.5 litre engine with a 5 speed manual and a 4 speed automatic transmission.
  • Last month, Afridi posted a video of the vehicle and asked public about its price.
Updated 03 Mar, 2021 02:27pm
Suzuki to introduce new Swift latter this year: report
Automobile

Suzuki to introduce new Swift latter this year: report

  • The current model is about 11-year-old and reports suggest that in August this year it will finally be discontinued and would be replaced by its newer version.
  • In the second quarter of the year, the company may introduce the new Swift and the car would be available for sale by the end of this year.
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 05:57pm
Hyundai Elantra all set to debut in Pakistan within days
Automobile

Hyundai Elantra all set to debut in Pakistan within days

  • The car is expected to cost between Rs3.6million to Rs4million and it is expected to compete against Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
  • The car is expected to pack a 1.6L Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder Petrol Engine. The engine produces 122hp and 156Nm of torque, mated with 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic transmission.
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 05:16pm
Piaggio, KTM, Honda and Yamaha to create swappable batteries consortium
Automobile

Piaggio, KTM, Honda and Yamaha to create swappable batteries consortium

  • “The aim of the consortium will, therefore, be to define the standardised technical specifications of the swappable battery system for vehicles belonging to the L-category - mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles,” said Honda.
  • The consortium, which will start operating in May and is open to all investors interested in joining, aims to define standard technical specifications for swappable batteries for mopeds and motorcycles, Piaggio said.
Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:31pm
Nissan makes breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions
Automobile

Nissan makes breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions

  • The development would improve fuel consumption by 25% over the 40% thermal efficiency level in the upcoming e-POWER engine, the company said.
  • Toshihiro Hirai told reporters that the automaker is maximising the thermal efficiency of e-POWER in order to reduce CO2 emissions while driving.
Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:07pm
The all new KIA Sorento enters the Pakistani market
Automobile

The all new KIA Sorento enters the Pakistani market

  • KIA’s “Powerplay” testing event kicked off with car fanatics and content creators as they took the Sorento through extreme scenarios.
  • KIA Sorento’s 2.4L FWD, 2.4L AWD and 3.5L FWD variants are expected to launch at a price of Rs. 7 million, Rs. 8 million and Rs. 8.4 million respectively.
Updated 24 Feb, 2021 04:17pm
Regal Automobile offers compensation over late delivery of Glory 580 Pro
Automobile

Regal Automobile offers compensation over late delivery of Glory 580 Pro

  • As compensation, the company has offered free maintenance of 1 year or 12,000 kilometers (which comes first) as a goodwill gesture.
  • As per the company, one year or 12,000kms maintenance which includes three oil changes, three oil filters change, one air filter change and free periodic maintenance at 1000kms, 5000kms and 10,000kms (Labor only).
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 02:16pm
Javed Afridi teases MG3, expected to cost under Rs2 million
Automobile

Javed Afridi teases MG3, expected to cost under Rs2 million

  • MG3 is a 1500cc subcompact hatchback. It is available in the international market in its 2nd generation.
  • Afridi first asked on twitter to suggest a price for this MG hatchback in Pakistan. Later, he joined the conversation with a price tag of less than Rs2 million.
Published 20 Feb, 2021 03:47pm
Jaguar Land Rover unveils plans to go 100% electric
Automobile

Jaguar Land Rover unveils plans to go 100% electric

  • The Tata Motors-owned group’s strategy - internally referred to as “Reimagine” - comes as car groups worldwide accelerate moves towards fleets powered by electric and other green technologies.
  • Land Rover will add six pure electric variants in the next five years and future Jaguar models will be built exclusively on a pure electric architecture, JLR said.
Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:20pm
Volkswagen expects to deliver 100,000 ID.4 electric SUVs in 2021
Automobile

Volkswagen expects to deliver 100,000 ID.4 electric SUVs in 2021

  • The delivery of its D line-up of electric vehicles to begin as soon as March in Europe and China, and from the middle of the year in the United States.
  • This follows the launch of the new ID.4 electric crossover SUV in September, just as the company’s ID.3 began deliveries.
Updated 04 Feb, 2021 03:23pm
Is MG 5 coming to Pakistan?
Automobile

Is MG 5 coming to Pakistan?

  • The MG 5 is a D-segment sedan that would rivals Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris and Honda City in the country.
  • In the international market, the MG 5 can be acquired with a choice of one of two 1.5-liter SAIC four-cylinder engines.
Updated 03 Feb, 2021 07:45pm
Experience the new era with Suzuki AGS
Automobile

Experience the new era with Suzuki AGS

The AGS technology was introduced and implemented by Suzuki in Pakistan around 2017. The gear shifts and clutch control are electronically automated without any driver intervention in these automatic cars.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:06pm
Charging… (III)
Automobile

Charging… (III)

Electric Vehicles (EV) are coming to Pakistan and existing automakers are not happy. Much has already been said about th
Updated 03 Dec, 2019 10:55am
Commercial crisis!
Automobile

Commercial crisis!

Automobile manufacturers are closing down shop for days at end and many auto parts manufacturers are laying off workers
Updated 18 Nov, 2019 06:05am
Honda: Managing well
Automobile

Honda: Managing well

Despite a 51 percent drop in sales of Honda (PSX: HCAR)’s in the first half of the company’s ongoing financial year, the
Updated 16 Nov, 2019 10:01am
Autos: The Great Fall
Automobile

Autos: The Great Fall

To the surprise of few, but to the grievance of many, sales including commercial vehicles and tractors have slashed by n
Updated 14 Nov, 2019 09:31am
Autos’ melting point!
Automobile

Autos’ melting point!

Only a few days after Indus Motors announced that it would be shutting down its plant for 10 days in Sep, Honda Atlas fo
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 06:30am
Indus Motors: above water
Automobile

Indus Motors: above water

Major automaker Indus Motors (PSX: INDU) has come out of the tough fiscal year fairly unscathed. In 1H, earnings were do
Updated 29 Aug, 2019 04:40am
Atlas Battery needs juice!
Automobile

Atlas Battery needs juice!

Atlas Battery (PSX: ATBA) part of the renowned Atlas group and supplying to its dominating associates in the automotive
Updated 27 Aug, 2019 07:09am
If numbers could talk…
Automobile

If numbers could talk…

… they would be weeping. Austerity is not good for anyone, least of all manufacturing businesses as consumption declines
Published 23 Aug, 2019 06:01am
Breaking the camel’s back
Automobile

Breaking the camel’s back

If car makers were not worried before, they should be now, as volumes have plummeted for Honda, Toyota and Suzuki alike.
Published 22 Aug, 2019 06:40am
Exide: slipping into losses
Automobile

Exide: slipping into losses

In its marketing year ending Mar-17, Exide’s gross margins had grown from 15 percent in 2015 to 20 percent and the compa
Published 06 Aug, 2019 05:24am
Hino: Hanging by a thread
Automobile

Hino: Hanging by a thread

This is not a good time for commercial vehicle assemblers as demand has plummeted over the last year or so as the countr
Published 02 Aug, 2019 06:19am
Rage against the machine
Automobile

Rage against the machine

Last week, e-commerce giant Amazon announced it would re-train a third of its US workforce under an “Upskilling 2025” in
Published 18 Jul, 2019 06:14am
Electric dream
Automobile

Electric dream

The world has quickly jumped on the proverbial electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon, convincing the less developed economies
Published 12 Jul, 2019 06:23am
In a loop!
Automobile

In a loop!

What seems now to be a fortnightly affair—and following Honda’s price hike of up to Rs425,000—Suzuki and Indus Motors ha
Published 02 Jul, 2019 06:23am
The car pricing game
Automobile

The car pricing game

That the first automaker to raise prices after FY20 budget was tabled is not Suzuki or Toyota, but Honda, comes as a sur
Published 25 Jun, 2019 05:46am
Autos: ready, set, stop!
Automobile

Autos: ready, set, stop!

Even as Suzuki’s Cultus and Wagon-R show a strong resilience to changes in prices (up), disposal incomes (down) and cost
Published 20 Jun, 2019 06:54am
Auto reset
Automobile

Auto reset

The industry wide lull that has settled in the automotive industry has now spread to its two and three wheeler counterpa
Updated 20 May, 2019 06:46am
Autos waning demand
Automobile

Autos waning demand

The combined decline in demand in the automotive industry has now reached double digits in 10MFY19 (including passenger
Published 15 May, 2019 06:21am
Autos in reverse gear
Automobile

Autos in reverse gear

Despite multiple price hikes—ranging between 9 percent to 22 percent up till Mar-19 and higher thereafter—major automake
Updated 13 May, 2019 06:27am
First, stop the bleeding!
Automobile

First, stop the bleeding!

Car sales were resistant to the multi-phased price hikes so far, but after sixth or seventh bump since Dec-17, volumes m
Updated 07 May, 2019 05:41am
What does a car buyer want?
Automobile

What does a car buyer want?

Honda Civic is the top locally assembled car for consumers in Pakistan. So says a survey run by PakWheels which showed t
Published 06 May, 2019 06:46am
Suzuki gets reality check!
Automobile

Suzuki gets reality check!

Not all is well in the house of Suzuki (PSX: PSMC), which in its quarter ending March 2019 incurred a loss per share of
Published 24 Apr, 2019 06:33am
Kia rundown
Automobile

Kia rundown

Though Suzuki called the introduction of its locally assembled Alto660cc “the biggest reveal of 2019”, the real showstop
Published 16 Apr, 2019 06:46am
Zero percent!
Automobile

Zero percent!

As predicted by this column, passenger cars are now recording negative and zero percent growth. However, cumulatively th
Updated 16 Apr, 2019 06:22am
Alto: big wheels to fill
Automobile

Alto: big wheels to fill

Pakistan Suzuki (PSX: PSMC) is introducing the much-anticipated Alto-660 soon after discontinuing its most sold model Su
Published 08 Apr, 2019 07:15am
Tractors trek downhill
Automobile

Tractors trek downhill

A few months when this column talked about tractors (read: “muscle vs. machine”, Dec 28, 2018), it was extrapolated that
Published 05 Apr, 2019 06:28am
Stuck on a one-way road
Automobile

Stuck on a one-way road

Only a few days ago, SBP’s quarterly report alerted that there is an increasing gap between production and sales of cars
Published 03 Apr, 2019 06:22am
How much is Rs10,000 worth?
Automobile

How much is Rs10,000 worth?

In its second quarterly report for FY19, the SBP’s “State of the Economy” has calculated an interesting number: Rs10,476
Updated 02 Apr, 2019 10:27am
CPEC optimism on hiatus
Automobile

CPEC optimism on hiatus

Sales numbers are confirming fears that commercial vehicles are reversing the growth trends that began post-2016, and th
Published 18 Mar, 2019 05:20am
The anti-boom
Automobile

The anti-boom

Passenger car demand, and not particularly in the higher end market either which roughly translates to Honda and Toyota
Published 13 Mar, 2019 06:11am
Autos’ silver linings
Automobile

Autos’ silver linings

Two major developments recently may prove to be face saving for the car segment of the automotive industry as volumes we
Published 18 Feb, 2019 06:03am
Mini-joy rides
Automobile

Mini-joy rides

They say great things come in small packages. This mini-budget is just the small package that automakers needed, well as
Published 28 Jan, 2019 06:17am
Autos: back to the basics
Automobile

Autos: back to the basics

Over the past few weeks, the automotive industry has complained that the sector is losing jobs by the thousands due to e
Updated 15 Jan, 2019 11:40am
Thrill of the chase
Automobile

Thrill of the chase

Consider this. Last fiscal year marked the highest ever truck sales in Pakistan. The CAGR between FY15 and FY18 was a ph
Published 31 Dec, 2018 06:08am
Autos: falling short
Automobile

Autos: falling short

Automotive demand finally gave in to pressure. All signs pointed toward a demand weakening even if automakers remained c
Published 19 Dec, 2018 06:29am
Autos: pre-pressure
Automobile

Autos: pre-pressure

Despite all the signs indicating a downtime in the automotive industry, demand for passenger cars is persisting. In 4MFY
Published 15 Nov, 2018 06:51am
Atlas Honda: feeling blue
Automobile

Atlas Honda: feeling blue

It should be brutal for a company that claims to be so highly localized to watch its margins squeeze at the hands of a v
Published 01 Nov, 2018 06:20am
Autos under pressure
Automobile

Autos under pressure

Nearly all signs point toward a downtime for the automotive sector as the fiscal year trudges into the second quarter. N
Published 16 Oct, 2018 06:43am
Motorcycle cities
Automobile

Motorcycle cities

Fast growing motorcycle sales are great for manufacturers no doubt—there is the example of Atlas Honda. The company is c
Published 01 Oct, 2018 07:24am
Autos descent
Automobile

Autos descent

The start of the fiscal year wasn’t bad for the automotive sector at all, but it seems the tide has turned for at least
Published 14 Sep, 2018 08:55am
The people have spoken?
Automobile

The people have spoken?

Back in May, when no major media outlet was reporting it, some news blogs were reporting about a social media campaign p
Published 09 Aug, 2018 06:21am
An ode to Mehran
Automobile

An ode to Mehran

Suzuki Mehran has to be the longest running and highest selling small car in Pakistan that has earned the ire of many am
Published 06 Aug, 2018 05:49am
Suzuki testing its fate
Automobile

Suzuki testing its fate

Pakistan Suzuki Motor (PSX: PSMC) has now raised its prices for the fourth time since December 2017 for a range of its c
Published 03 Aug, 2018 06:33am
Putting cars on the table
Automobile

Putting cars on the table

The world of cars is in a constant flux. The automakers world-wide are evidently pulled towards creating more technologi
Published 30 Jul, 2018 07:04am
Third time’s the charm
Automobile

Third time’s the charm

Cars are getting pricier again. For the third time since December when the currency first started to take its downward s
Published 10 Jul, 2018 06:54am
The new car economy
Automobile

The new car economy

Early 2017, when the success of the auto policy was still an open-ended question, guesstimate made by BR Research was th
Published 27 Jun, 2018 06:52am
Autos on autopilot
Automobile

Autos on autopilot

Blame it on the month of Ramadan where business activity is often lethargic that passenger car sales between April and M
Published 22 Jun, 2018 07:26am
Autos’ many moving parts
Automobile

Autos’ many moving parts

If history is any guide, consistency in policy has never been a strong suit of subsequent Pakistani governments. Despite
Published 08 Jun, 2018 07:39am
Hino staying on the mark
Automobile

Hino staying on the mark

Being a leader in the market for commercial vehicles, HinoPak (PSX: HINO) takes up nearly 45 percent of the market share
Updated 05 Jun, 2018 06:00am
Cars: Anti-growth prospects
Automobile

Cars: Anti-growth prospects

The 23 percent growth in passenger cars and jeep sales in 10MFY18 was surely refreshing, but it seems this growth in the
Published 25 May, 2018 05:52am
Auto: Lull before the storm
Automobile

Auto: Lull before the storm

The consistency in growth of auto sales especially in the car, pickups and commercial vehicle segments is refreshing, bu
Updated 16 May, 2018 09:32am
Motorcycle multipliers
Automobile

Motorcycle multipliers

Motorcycle manufacturers in the county have raised prices of two-wheelers across different variants. But this is unlikel
Published 09 May, 2018 06:24am
Suzuki: margins disappoint
Automobile

Suzuki: margins disappoint

Pakistan Suzuki (PSX: PSMC) is down but not nearly close to being out. In fact, all signs point toward its future prospe
Published 26 Apr, 2018 06:13am
Where are the buses?
Automobile

Where are the buses?

With the exception of 2007, when the Pakistani automotive industry manufactured more than 1700 buses, the sector has not
Published 16 Apr, 2018 07:28am
Cars growth going steady
Automobile

Cars growth going steady

The car segment within the automotive industry is having a decent run. In 9MFY18, the segment grew by 22 percent year on
Published 13 Apr, 2018 06:16am
Cars: creating chaos
Automobile

Cars: creating chaos

They say the customer is always right. Well, customers of the local automotive industry are not happy with the recent do
Published 02 Apr, 2018 06:11am
Cars on course
Automobile

Cars on course

Rising import of cars has become almost a polarizing issue in this economy. On the one hand, soaring car imports in Comp
Published 26 Mar, 2018 07:57am
For the love of cars
Automobile

For the love of cars

Passenger cars and jeeps have crossed the 150,000 threshold in 8MFY18 year-on-year — at the same rate, the industry coul
Published 15 Mar, 2018 06:40am
Tackling traffic congestion
Automobile

Tackling traffic congestion

As Lahore grows in every direction possible, traffic congestion has become a regular occurrence on most thoroughfares in
Updated 05 Mar, 2018 07:03am
Dewan back in action
Automobile

Dewan back in action

Tougher times have come and passed it by but Dewan has managed to keep its head above water, enough to enjoy the latest
Published 28 Feb, 2018 06:21am
Indus Motors revving up
Automobile

Indus Motors revving up

The second largest automotive assembler in the country, Indus Motors (PSX: INDU) saw a 23 percent growth to its top-line
Published 26 Feb, 2018 06:53am
Hello, used cars!
Automobile

Hello, used cars!

Used cars are back in business, though that is a misnomer because they were never really out of action. Since Dec-17, sp
Published 23 Feb, 2018 07:49am
Goodbye used cars? — II
Automobile

Goodbye used cars? — II

In a move that should surprise no one, and one that we mentioned would happen in our last story on the subject (“ Goodby
Published 16 Feb, 2018 06:35am
Autos hitting new highs
Automobile

Autos hitting new highs

At the rate we are going, cars and jeeps could cross the 200,000-unit mark by the time we wrap up FY18, while the auto i
Published 15 Feb, 2018 06:24am
The fault in our cars
Automobile

The fault in our cars

The business bigwigs—rallying under the banner of “Make in Pakistan” believe we are becoming slaves to imports. And syno
Published 06 Feb, 2018 06:13am
The future of mobility
Automobile

The future of mobility

The global car is changing—and this column has been talking about it. But whether we are weighing the pros and cons of e
Updated 31 Jan, 2018 08:00am
The Year of Cars!
Automobile

The Year of Cars!

After nearly decades of stalling and tip-toeing around the subject, the government has finally bid farewell to used
Updated 31 Jan, 2018 07:54am
Goodbye used cars?
Automobile

Goodbye used cars?

Just the fact that we are still talking about three-year old used cars when the world is moving toward electric and self
Published 25 Jan, 2018 05:37am
Autos on steroids
Automobile

Autos on steroids

During 1HFY17, the average month-on-month car sales was around 14,000 units—we are now looking at more than 17,000 units
Published 16 Jan, 2018 06:52am
Autos in second-gear
Automobile

Autos in second-gear

We have been talking about new players in the auto sector for almost two years—plans were made, agreements were signed,
Published 10 Jan, 2018 07:56am
The car utopia
Automobile

The car utopia

Electric cars, self-driving cars, cloud infrastructure and communications systems in driver assisted cars—the future of
Updated 09 Jan, 2018 07:52am
Need for (imported) speed
Automobile

Need for (imported) speed

There is no stopping cars demand in Pakistan, be it imported or locally manufactured. The sale of locally manufactured c
Published 08 Jan, 2018 08:02am
Tractors and players abound
Automobile

Tractors and players abound

As Hyundai prepares to come in with Nishat Mills for its South Korean models of cars and commercial vehicles, Millat Tra
Published 21 Dec, 2017 08:01am
Hyundai in Pakistan- again!
Automobile

Hyundai in Pakistan- again!

Congratulations are in order. The fruits of labor of this bureaucracy are finally paying off and with the partnership of
Published 20 Dec, 2017 09:03am
Changes at Ghandhara
Automobile

Changes at Ghandhara

Ghandhara Nissan (PSX: GHNL) has been in the news for the past year each time French car maker Renault was mentioned—whi
Updated 05 Dec, 2017 09:45am
Trucks in trouble?
Automobile

Trucks in trouble?

A few days ago, Hyundai Motors signed a contract to provide 200 units of its Korean trucks to Pakistan which includes a
Published 17 Nov, 2017 07:33am
The Honda-OMCs face-off
Automobile

The Honda-OMCs face-off

The oil and gas downstream sector has been in the limelight for some odd reasons of late. On one hand, the refineries ar
Updated 08 May, 2018 02:12pm
Autos turning up the heat
Automobile

Autos turning up the heat

Putting a dampener on the prospects a little, a few days ago French carmaker Renault suspended its plans to come to Paki
Updated 15 Nov, 2017 11:30am
Honda: strong earnings
Automobile

Honda: strong earnings

The premier bike-maker Atlas Honda Limited announced its half year financial results ending Sep 2017 registering a top l
Updated 08 May, 2018 02:15pm
Autos bringing it on
Automobile

Autos bringing it on

The auto sector is finally picking up pace, expectation of which has been coming on for a while. Numbers reported by the
Updated 11 Nov, 2017 11:59am
Cars and more cars
Automobile

Cars and more cars

Pakistan has one of the highest tariffs in the region on vehicle import. The idea is to keep the local industry protecte
Published 27 Sep, 2017 05:37am
More wheels on roads
Automobile

More wheels on roads

Another 198,000 vehicles were added on the roads in August 2017. At this rate, Pakistan would certainly need more and go
Published 14 Sep, 2017 06:25am
Chasing new cars
Automobile

Chasing new cars

The Chinese they say have arrived. In the automotive industry, certain Chinese players (JAC motors, Sinotruk, FAW etc.)
Published 05 Sep, 2017 05:55am
INDU’s high
Automobile

INDU’s high

Despite a six percent drop in total sales for Indus Motor Company Limited (PSX: INDU) in FY17 year on year, the company
Published 29 Aug, 2017 06:12am
The real automotive boom
Automobile

The real automotive boom

Imagine the sprawling city of Karachi without motorcycles and rickshaws. Would it still feel like Karachi? The news is a
Updated 07 Aug, 2017 07:24am
Re-dreaming cars
Automobile

Re-dreaming cars

Last time in this column we talked about the possibility of seeing electric cars in Pakistan should the right investment
Updated 03 Aug, 2017 10:28am
PSMC rallying
Automobile

PSMC rallying

Pakistan Suzuki (PSX: PSMC) is in a league of its own—it has little local competition because of the different variety o
Published 27 Jul, 2017 05:10am
HCAR: becoming stronger
Automobile

HCAR: becoming stronger

The outgoing year for Honda (PSX: HCAR) was a pretty good one but the company outperformed itself in its first quart
Updated 26 Jul, 2017 04:50am
Auto: taking flight
Automobile

Auto: taking flight

There you have it, folks. The auto sector wraps up this fiscal year with the kindling of hope that the next few year
Updated 13 Jul, 2017 09:51am
Sazgar: Setting precedence
Automobile

Sazgar: Setting precedence

Sazgar Engineering, the rickshaw manufacturer, is possibly the only listed company on the PSX that releases its mont
Published 11 Jul, 2017 04:46am
Trucks in transition?
Automobile

Trucks in transition?

Global commercial vehicle giants have been eyeing Pakistan for some time- and for good reason. Much of the growth in
Updated 21 Jun, 2017 07:37am
The rev and flow of autos
Automobile

The rev and flow of autos

For those predicting massive boom in the auto industry and for whom numbers are not corroborating the right sentiments,
Published 15 Jun, 2017 04:54am
Orange optics
Automobile

Orange optics

The headline grabbing Yellow cab scheme or the Rozgar Scheme or the now called Orange Cab Scheme is here. Same schem
Published 07 Jun, 2017 02:45am
The year of Honda
Automobile

The year of Honda

The evidence is clear. Honda (PSX:HCAR) is outperforming the other carmakers in terms of growth by a mile—with Suzuk
Updated 08 May, 2018 02:17pm
Auto: waiting for rain
Automobile

Auto: waiting for rain

There are clearly more cars on the road—at least it seems like it to those who on the oft chance live in big cities
Published 15 May, 2017 05:03am
In autos: show, not tell
Automobile

In autos: show, not tell

Amidst all the news and the speculations of the many new players entering the automotive market—from passenger cars
Updated 09 May, 2017 07:49am
Millat & Al-Ghazi
Automobile

Millat & Al-Ghazi

Clearly it’s a great time to be a tractor manufacturer in Pakistan! The country’s leading tractor duopoly – Mi
Updated 27 Apr, 2017 07:01am
PSMC: Expected downtime
Automobile

PSMC: Expected downtime

Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSX: PSMC) shows a decline in the topline by 10 percent mainly due to lower sales com
Updated 22 Mar, 2017 09:06am
Playing your cars right
Automobile

Playing your cars right

Our first impressions of the auto policy when it first came out was: lets see if some global bigwig will bite; and nearly a year later, many actually did.
Updated 11 Nov, 2017 11:41am
Auto: Riding on potential
Automobile

Auto: Riding on potential

The automotive sectors performance is not dismal, but the past year has been a bit anticlimactic given how much the growth potential was talked about.
Published 16 Mar, 2017 06:40am
Trucks revving it up
Automobile

Trucks revving it up

The trucking sector is garnering immense interest from everywherelocal and Chinese companies no question, but also European companies and Korean companiesand for good reason.
Published 15 Mar, 2017 05:42am
INDU needs to rev up!
Automobile

INDU needs to rev up!

Business may be dull in the house of Toyota, and it is reflecting in the companys recent financial statements.
Published 27 Feb, 2017 05:31am